Posted by Zach Davis on Tuesday, April 9, 2013,
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Win Win Zach Davis
Directed by: Thomas McCarthy
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Alex Shaffer, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Burt Young, and Melanie Lynskey
I’m a fan of Thomas McCarthy’s two previous works, The Visitor and The Station Agent, but Win Win just doesn't work for me. McCarthy is much more a writer than a director. He relies heavily on original down-to-earth characters in most of his films, and this is exactly what Win Win sorely lacks. The characters are all disingenuous.... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, January 15, 2012,
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The Fighter
Directed By: David O. Russell
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, and Amy Adams
It's hard to beat a good sports flick. There's something about the physicality and intensity of athletic competition on the big screen. A great sports flick can get you up and shouting just as much as any game or fight could on a Saturday night with the boys and some brewskies. In the filmThe Fighter, director David O. Russell brings to life the story of Mickey Ward and his quest to ... Continue reading ...
