Directed by Richard Linklater In his first film, Richard Linklater plays an aimless young man who wanders the western half of the country with no specific destination. He begins in Austin, then spends time in Montana and California and plenty of time on trains in between. His journey, in its own way, is like that … Continue reading It’s Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books (1988)
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Cold War (2018)
Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski Cold War is a love story between Zula and Wiktor, told over the course of fifteen years made tumultuous due to Poland's politics of the time. The various difficulties they face, both between each other and with their government, turn them into a modern-er day Romeo & Juliet, two people destined for … Continue reading Cold War (2018)
Papillon (2017)
Directed by Michael Noer Who doesn't like a good 'ol fashioned prison break movie? Papillon has a little trouble getting in gear, but before you know it the movie, about a French safecracker (Charlie Hunnam) framed for murder, takes flight and never looks back. Maybe it's just that I'm right there in the sweet spot … Continue reading Papillon (2017)
Interstellar (2014)
Directed by Christopher Nolan Rewatching Interstellar I forgot how strange and clunky the world and exposition of act 1 was. Earth in this not so distant future is unsuitable for life. There are dust storms milling about, schools deny the moon landing, and the New York Yankees play in front of crowds less than a thousand. … Continue reading Interstellar (2014)