Directed by John Schlesinger A happy young couple buys up a three-unit San Francisco apartment, with just barely enough capital to get by, but has the misfortune of bringing in chaos incarnate, a man named Carter Hayes (Michael Keaton). Hayes is something of a sociopath whose methods happen to orbit real estate. He could very … Continue reading Pacific Heights (1990)
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Dumbo (2019)
Directed by Tim Burton Dumbo, like its young elephant, has a tough time getting going. The opening moments of the film, aside from a deliriously wonderful and very Tim Burton montage, are loaded with exposition, both in the text and subtext. It sets up characters with frustrating flaws if only because they're so transparent and eager … Continue reading Dumbo (2019)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Directed by Tim Burton Beetlejuice is a macabre wonder. It's a blend of the same bright, colorful, purposefully Mayberry-esque small town that you see in David Lynch's Blue Velvet, with the dark and slimy world of something like a German expressionist horror film. Adam and Barbara (Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis), are a happilyy married couple in that … Continue reading Beetlejuice (1988)
Clear History (2013)
Directed by Greg Mottola Clear History is an extended episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Though Larry David plays a new character, he's defined by the same good intentions, petty frustrations and casual self-righteousness which gets him in trouble and causes his demise. Maybe 'demise' is too strong a word. Once the story starts unfolding, you know … Continue reading Clear History (2013)
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