Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) – Revisit

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

Seven SamuraiSeven Samurai: there may be a few films which are as good as Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece, but not one that is better. Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven (1960) – Revisit

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

The Magnificent SevenThe Magnificent Seven: John Sturges’ classic western is one of the most entertaining films ever made, period. Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven (2016)

Posted on September 24, 2016 by

The Magnificent Seven 2016The Magnificent Seven: Antoine Fuqua has a widely known (and frankly, very dear, doubly so) road map to follow, but gets magnificently lost on his way. Continue reading →

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The Player (1992)

Posted on September 20, 2016 by

The PlayerThe Player: Robert Altman offers two for the price of one: first, a low-key thriller, a second, a biting satire (or is it?) of the film industry itself. Continue reading →

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Aquarius (2016)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

AquariusAquarius: Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film is an interesting experience; it’s beautifully conceived (one can see there’s a thinking mind behind it), Continue reading →

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El Dorado

Posted on September 18, 2016 by

El DoradoEl Dorado: it’s rare for a film to have the level of entertainment level of this Howard Hawks‘ classic western. Continue reading →

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Jules and Dolores (O Roubo da Taça)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

O Roubo da TaçaJules and Dolores: Caito Ortiz’s work is lightweight entertainment, a farce inspired by real facts Continue reading →

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Star Trek Beyond

Posted on September 11, 2016 by

Star Trek BeyondStar Trek Beyond: Justin Lin’s entry to the franchise is, at times, surprisingly and pleasurably low-key; Continue reading →

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The Friends of Eddie Coyle

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

The Friends of Eddie CoyleThe Friends of Eddie Coyle: Peter Yates’ drama is low-key, tight, efficient and a bit cold, even, but not less engaging because of it. Continue reading →

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Only Angels Have Wings – Revisit

Posted on September 4, 2016 by

Only Angels Have WingsOnly Angels Have Wings: Howard Hawks‘ film is really engaging and entertaining; even at a Continue reading →

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