Tag: film review
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The Aviator Film Versus the Real Howard Hughes, Part II
Pointing to his chest, Howard Hughes simply responds, “Fastest man on the planet.”
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The Aviator Film Versus the Real Howard Hughes, Part I
Howard Hughes was indeed a ladies’ man, and so it made sense to cast someone with a similar reputation in Hollywood.
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Elvis in Vegas: An Artistic Resurrection, Part I
Sinatra and Elvis make for an interesting study in contrasts.
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The Northman Delves into the Viking Reality: a Film Review
It was a valid choice that the Northman should have such an otherworldly quality. Otherwise, we could not really conceive of the world of the Vikings. Most of the action is set in 914 AD; as such, the film portrays paganism in its purest and most virile form. It is in this world where we…
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Girl, Interrupted: a Comparison of the Book vs. the Movie
A successful film adaptation works in synergy with the book, generating interest, and bringing acclaim to the author who could only welcome such a development. Such is the case with Girl, Interrupted. Angelina Jolie portrays the wild Lisa with swagger, bringing the character to life. Susanna Kaysen, author of Girl, Interrupted, describes Lisa as “thin…