Another film from Peter Strickland, who gave us the incredibly unique The Duke of Burgundy, Berberian Sound Studio stars Toby Jones as mild-mannered, British sound engineer Gilderoy who accepts a… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Berberian Sound Studio” (2012)”
The 12 Best Performances of 2016 so far . . .
With all the mid-year film summaries floating around the blogosphere at the moment, I thought that I’d pitch in and highlight some of the best performances of… Read more “The 12 Best Performances of 2016 so far . . .”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Requiem for a Dream” (2000)
I’m a bit late to the party I know, but I finally decided to watch Darren Aronofsky’s unique movie about four New Yorkers descending into their own… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Requiem for a Dream” (2000)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Blue Valentine” (2010)
Derek Cianfrance’s 2010 film stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams (Academy Award nominated for her performance) as Dean and Cindy, two people in a damaged marriage who… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Blue Valentine” (2010)”
The Real Beat Blog Award
Renate over at Popcorn and Film nominated me for a Real Neat Blog Award and I shall now answer her questions! Thanks for the nomination! Rules: Acknowledge the blogger… Read more “The Real Beat Blog Award”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “3: 10 to Yuma” (2007)
As with the original 1957 Version, James Mangold’s 2007 remake concerns down-on-his-luck rancher Dan Evans (Christian Bale) who, in order to earn money for his family, volunteers to take… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “3: 10 to Yuma” (2007)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “3: 10 to Yuma” (1957)
After a stagecoach is robbed, down-on-his-luck rancher Dan Evans (Van Heflin), in order to earn money for his family, volunteers to take the captured gang leader Ben… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “3: 10 to Yuma” (1957)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Downfall” (2004)
Based largely on historical texts and memoirs, Downfall is about the last days of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich; as Russians advance on Berlin, Hitler refuses to surrender,… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Downfall” (2004)”
Remembering James Horner Blogathon: “An American Tail” (1986)
So, here we are at this festival of all things James Horner, hosted by Film Music Central. It’s certainly an exciting idea and I am eager to… Read more “Remembering James Horner Blogathon: “An American Tail” (1986)”
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