Endorsements Reader mailstrom, 10/16: Through a Screen Darkly; Prince Caspian; Lakeview Terrace; Vicky Cristina Barcelona Welcome to Reader Mailstrom, a chronicle of stand-outs from the daily maelstrom of Looking Closer email. * DARKLY PLEASED From Chris: The part where you talked about being on a date and tearing up at the film you were seeing rang close to home. That happened to me at Atonement last
On Movies & Media Steven Greydanus on "Match Point" For what it's worth, while I'd probably rate the film as a C because it is very well crafted, I agree with Steven's observations about the film. Match Point is a work of wicked, twisted genius, one that comes to dangerous and frightening conclusions
On Movies & Media Woody Allen has "ganed no wisdom" CNN talks to Woody Allen: Allen, who will be 70 on December 1, says age hasn't brought wisdom. "I've gained no wisdom, no insight, no mellowing. I would make all the same mistakes again, today," he tells the magazine. I think this statement is