Archive | August 2014

‘Boyhood’: A cinematic marvel

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four_andhalfstars

 

(2014 – Director: Richard Linklater   Cast: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke)

Richard Linklater’s Boyhood is a film that makes you fall in love with movies again. It’s a marvel unlike any other and will surely be remembered for decades to come. Read More…

Pod, James Pod Podcast: Episode 0012 – ‘Quantum of Solace’

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Things heat up on the Pod, James Pod Podcast as Carlin and I yell at each other nearly the entire episode. The highly contentious Quantum of Solace ends up driving us apart and forces us to make dramatic changes to the podcast.

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The underwhelming moral story of ‘The Immigrant’

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three_andhalfstars

 

(2014 – Director: James Gray   Cast: Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Renner)

James Gray’s newest film, The Immigrant, is a solemn story that enjoys a good sulk. It’s redemption lies in its capable cast and visionary director. Read More…