Reviews

  • Movie Review: Thief (1981)

    Movie Review: Thief (1981)

    Michael Mann’s Thief: A Gritty, Stylish Neo-Noir Classic Thief, Michael Mann’s directorial debut, is a standout neo-noir thriller from the 1980s, starring a stylish and charismatic James Caan. Caan plays Frank, a professional jewel thief who appears to be living the perfect con after his release from prison. On the surface, he owns a bar Read more

  • Podcast Review : Ultra Season 2

    Podcast Review : Ultra Season 2

    In the podcast series Ultra, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow detailed a little known chapter in our History that posed a grave danger to the very existence of our nation as a Democracy. In this installment, she returns with another chapter of History where the bedrock of our nation was shaken by dark forces within. The dark Read more

  • Movie Review: Strangers on a Train (1951)

    Movie Review: Strangers on a Train (1951)

    Today we review a psychological thriller, produced and directed by the “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock: “Strangers on a Train.” The movie is based on a book by Patricia Highsmith, who wrote many books, including the Ripley series. I have previously reviewed ‘Purple Noon,’ a French film based on her novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Read more