Saturday, January 17, 2009

Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood

This is an odd movie. Full of racist and sexist language, it is also about empowerment. It forces viewers to laugh in scenes that defy all politically sensitive conventions. Particularly funn is the scene where Thao Vang Lor (played by Bee Vang) applies for a job at a construction site using the techniques Walt Kowalski (played by Eastwood) taught him.

Recommend.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Women Beware Women, Thomas Middleton

We've yet to see a weak production by Red Bull Theater. That's saying alot, especially because they tend to stage underperformed (often for a good reason) plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries.

This is a highly imaginative production of Middleton's play.

Highly recommended.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle

Cute movie, maybe a bit too slick.

Recommend.

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