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Sam Mendes

A collection of 2 posts
Film Review

1917 (2019)

Even if we grant 1917 the distinction of being the first war film to play from beginning to end as one unbroken scene, I think we must also conclude that it's less than the sum of its part.
18 Jan 2020 6 min read
Skyfall (2012)
Sam Mendes

Skyfall (2012)

The new James Bond movie comes armed with something that "The Dark Knight Rises" lacked: playfulness. It has a winning sense of humor about itself all the way through. I’ll take this movie any day over Nolan’s latest tsunami of ponderousness and self-importance.
10 Nov 2012 6 min read
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