Directed by Robert Altman I had to turn on the subtitles for Gosford Park. Robert Altman loves to show you a roomful of people talking right over each other. It feels realistic, documentary-like and with all the sharp, royal accents here I had trouble picking up individual lines. But that's part of the point. It's usually … Continue reading Gosford Park (2001)
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Cul-de-sac (1966)
Directed by Roman Polanski David Thompson refers to the world of Roman Polanski's Cul-de-sac as the "cinema of the absurd," a combination of tragedy and low-brow comedy that might confuse, unsettle and frustrate its audience. Cul-de-sac is an unlikely film, made by an unlikely group of people that seems almost giddy, a celebration of its own … Continue reading Cul-de-sac (1966)
Gaslight (1940)
Directed by Thorold Dickinson Gaslight is a thriller about the stress of marriage, at least when your husband is a murderous thief intent on convincing you that you need to be institutionalized. The story takes place in a small British neighborhood, where a newlywed couple, Paul and Bella Mallen, move in years after the murder … Continue reading Gaslight (1940)
Darkest Hour (2017)
Directed by Joe Wright Darkest Hour tracks the first month after Winston Churchill has been appointed prime minister. He's a controversial figure, a politician maligned by both sides, and he has his hands full with imminent invasion of Hitler's German army. It's a pressure cooker of a movie, and it's a testament to director Joe … Continue reading Darkest Hour (2017)
Straw Dogs (1971)
Directed by Sam Peckinpah When I finally got the DVD for Straw Dogs, it came with a large watermark that said, in all caps, "BANNED IN THE UK." This is a violent movie that is likely only this well-known over 40 years later because of that violence, as the marketing reflects. The film is about two … Continue reading Straw Dogs (1971)
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