But I Digress - A Film And Lit Podcast
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Brief Film Review of ‘All the President’s Men’ – Ep. 50
A friend who lives in England told me there isn't much interest in American political scandal. I hope that's true because some of our stories here in the US are embarrassing. The conservatives wiretapping the liberals. It sounds like a cartoon movie,
Brief Film Review of ‘The Red Turtle’ – Ep. 49
This film brings the tide of humanity into the shore. I put ocean sounds as the bed for my review because they are so peaceful and run throughout the entire film. Without speaking these few characters deliver peace and relaxation while at the same time...
Brief Film Review of ‘The Big Blue’ – TDRP048
This is about a rival between professional athletic deep divers. It's also a tale of one athlete who is thought to be a fish, he can hold his breath longer than any human. I find this film to be tranquil and serene. In fact,
Apocalypse Now
War movies don't always leave a good impression with me. In fact, I rarely go to see them. When I saw Apocalypse Now, it was years after its release on DVD and I wasn't that excited going in. Luckily, I was hugely pleased with the result.
Days of Heaven (1978)
Your eyes… Your ears… Your senses… will be overwhelmed. In 1910, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.
Blade Runner 1982 – Damien’s Brief Review
This podcast contains Damien's usual excellent 5 min movie review and also a special offer from Blubrry Podcast hosting. Check both out! - Blade Runner (1982) R | 1h 57min | Sci-Fi, Thriller | 25 June 1982 (USA) -
Brief Film Review of A Christmas Story – 10/10
I think there are certainly some Americans, happy or not with their upbringing, and delighted to tell stories about their childhood. If we tell them, they become immortal. Such is apparently the case with humorist Jean Shepherd.
The Accountant
I love watching a film I know hardly anything about that has mediocre scores on Rotten Tomatoes and that surprises the hell out of me to be on my best films of the year list. Watching the Accountant was like that for me.
The Maltese Falcon
Sometimes old movies can be really good. But without the correct background knowledge it's sometimes hard to see the genius in a film for its day. I think a little of both was going on for me as I watched the classic "The Maltese Falcon."
Audition
If you ever set out to explore foreign horror, you may have stumbled across "Audition" from 1999. It's a Japanese flick that certainly can be called horror but the large first portion is just drama, building up to a crescendo that is definitely not for...