Tag: stealth cinema

Wanted: More Sharks, No Steroids or Machine Guns Necessary

I use Jason Statham’s WILD CARD to explain why low-budget straight-to-video action films are better than stuff that makes it to the theater.

I parse the differences between ACTS OF VIOLENCE (with Willis) and ACTS OF VENGEANCE (with Banderas).

“Banderas expresses the joy of acting even when he is giving a measured performance. His brooding has zeal to it…”

“As it stands, MISCONDUCT is mostly interesting in how it ill-uses institutions such as Hopkins and Pacino…”

For Pierce Brosnan’s birthday, a loot back at a good, overlooked recent film of his.

Johnny Depp on his best behavior, unfortunately.

Olga Kurylenko, My Movie Crush.

My first piece on “stealth cinema,” low-budget films with A-List actors, republished.

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