The Sisters Brothers
We have riffed before about the help a clever film title brings in the marketplace. In this case, a quick glance at the title engenders a double take, and further consideration. The ... Continue Reading →
The Old Man & The Gun – Robert Redford’s Last Ride in Front of the Camera?
Robert Redford, in what he claims will be his last role in front of the camera, remains a decades-long box office draw. He has shown his skill behind the camera, but it is as a star ... Continue Reading →
A Star is Born
Gallons of ink has been spilled about the wisdom of green lighting a remake of a prior film. Here we are faced with the fourthversion of a film that captures the entertainment business ... Continue Reading →
Free Solo
In the past, clever marketing mavens would present pseudo-serious warnings to filmgoers about the hazards of watching a particular film. That tactic undoubtedly sold tickets. Here, ... Continue Reading →
Papillion, Revisited
The archives in Hollywood are bulging with remakes. Many consider remakes evidence of a dearth of creativity (“hey, what about this film? It worked pretty well before, we still have ... Continue Reading →
Juliet, Naked
It’s always good strategy to select a provocative film title, as cutting through the advertising clutter remains the prime directive. In this case, the marketing folks at Lionsgate ... Continue Reading →
Crazy Rich Asians
Singapore has been called many things. The two most memorable are “Disneyland With the Death Penalty” and “Asia for Beginners.” In “Crazy Rich Asians” folks are introduced ... Continue Reading →
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
When Tom Cruise negotiated for the rights to the vintage TV show, he was hopeful he’d be able to turn it into a franchise. Half a dozen installments into “Mission: Impossible” ... Continue Reading →
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