Alright, settle in folks, because we’re diving deep into the mind of Akira Kurosawa today. Not one, but two of his films are under the microscope: 1985’s Ran, a sweeping historical tragedy, and 1990’s Dreams, a surreal, personal odyssey. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Mike, these are old movies.” Yes, they are. But like…
Alright, settle in folks, because we’re diving deep into the mind of Akira Kurosawa today. Not one, but two of his films are under the microscope: 1985’s Ran, a sweeping historical tragedy, and 1990’s Dreams, a surreal, personal odyssey. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Mike, these are old movies.” Yes, they are. But like…
Alright, settle in folks, because we’re diving deep into the mind of Akira Kurosawa today. Not one, but two of his films are under the microscope: 1985’s Ran, a sweeping historical tragedy, and 1990’s Dreams, a surreal, personal odyssey. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Mike, these are old movies.” Yes, they are. But like…
Alright, folks, Mike here, back in the trenches of cinema so you don’t have to be. Today, we’re diving into the deep end with two films from Ingmar Bergman, a director who could make a sunny day feel like a psychological thriller. We’re talking From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) and Fanny and Alexander…
Dreams vs. Smiles: A Cinephile’s Guide to 1955 Classics Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than a bat in a cave. Twenty years running this rag, ‘Mike’s Flick Picks,’ here in LA, and my nephew, bless his cotton socks, finally dragged me into this internet thingy. So, here I am, your guide to…
Alright, let’s talk movies. Not just any movies, but two that landed on my desk this week: Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood from 1957, and Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits, a 1981 flick. Two very different beasts, I tell you. One, a stark, black and white samurai tragedy, the other a madcap, technicolor adventure. Both, in…
Alright, settle in folks, because we’re diving deep into the mind of Akira Kurosawa today. Not one, but two of his films are under the microscope: 1985’s Ran, a sweeping historical tragedy, and 1990’s Dreams, a surreal, personal odyssey. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Mike, these are old movies.” Yes, they are. But like…
Fellini’s Fever Dream vs. Juliet’s Ghosts: A Cinephile’s Guide Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than most people spend sleeping. Twenty years I’ve run this magazine, seen it all. My nephew, bless his heart, thinks this blog thing is the future. So here I am, Mike, your guide through the cinematic jungle. Two…
Laputa vs. Reality: When Fantasy Soars and Documentary Drags Look, I’ve spent two decades wading through the cinematic swamp, from Hollywood blockbusters to indie flicks you wouldn’t find in a dumpster fire. So believe me when I say choosing a movie shouldn’t feel like a chore. It should be an experience. Tonight, we’re tackling two…
Alright, folks, let’s talk movies. Not the kind that get hyped up by studio shills, but the kind that either stick with you or make you want to throw your remote at the screen. Today, we’re wrestling with two titans of the late 80s and early 90s: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and…
