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A good one from Coppola

BackandWhite — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:31:01 GMT

How can you go wrong with Francis FOrd Coppola in the director's chair?

He always gives us interesting stuff. As is the case here in TETRO, about Benni, who travels to Buenos Aires to find his long-missing older brother.

I only wish that it got more publicity.

I liked the direction

BackandWhite — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:25:19 GMT

Saw a "screener" of this this morning.

Powerful and interesting. I would like to see it again on a better DVD copy.

A great 80s action pic

BackandWhite — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:33:54 GMT

Director John McTiernan handles the action sequences perfectly in this action movie from the 80s. He not only does that well, but also develops the characters as the movie progresses.

The exceptional screenplay written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza, about a cop who gets caught in the middle of some ruthless criminals taking everyone in an office building hostage, gives the director some good stuff to work with.

This was a great role fro Bruce Willis.

The Wachowski duo has done it again!

BackandWhite — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:06:48 GMT

Channels is a gem of a movie!

BackandWhite — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:30:20 GMT

Yes, yes, yes... I loved this.

To believe or not to believe - that is the question!

Our hero's brain and heart are pitted against each other in this enchanting love story, where he as to make a strong decision.

The movie is expertly and passionately directed by writer and director, Nat Christian. He knows and feels his material and entertainingly takes us along on his journey.

Actress Kim Oja is superb as "Katherine." She is a very fine actress and has a beautiful screen appeal.

Christian has a masculine sex appeal coupled with a dry sense of humor. As an actor, he is compelling to watch.

John Kassir is also fun to watch. This is an actor who has developed the chops having survived the business for so many years. Same is true about Taylor Negron, another pleasant surprise in the movie. It was with great joy to watch Joan Van Ark. She is sincere and effective. And Ed Asner is always very, very good.

The fabulous musical score is by Rossano Galante. And there is a song written by Daryl Orenge (lyrics by Nat Christian) that captures our heart. Cinematography is great (Michael Hardwick) as is the set design (Dolores Piazza) and SFX (Duane Condor).

I would have loved to also seen this on the big screen.

Charming moment for me

BackandWhite — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:04:44 GMT

it was a charming period of time for me as I watched this movie.

CInema Paradiso should rank up there as on of the classics of all time.

I recommend.