Happy Holidays! I wrote two reviews for Hammer to Nail last week, on Christmas, Again and Lamb. Enjoy!
Month: December 2015
“Carol” is a Marvel (and Perfect Holiday Treat)
Carol (Todd Haynes, 2015) I have read two books by Patricia Highsmith – The Talented Mr. Ripley and Strangers on a Train – … More
Three Christmas Misfires: “Joy,” “The Danish Girl” and “Daddy’s Home”
I was all ready to give each of the movies, below, a full review, but then holiday travel got in … More
“The Big Short” Is a Terrific Romp Through Financial Disaster
The Big Short (Adam McKay, 2015) What is it about Michael Lewis? He’s an author of nonfiction bestsellers whose books … More
My review of John Magary’s “The Mend” on “Hammer to Nail”
I had another review published at Hammer to Nail last week, of John Magary’s The Mend. Check it out. Here’s the link.
The Force Is with Rodricks and Reed: “Roughly Speaking” on “Star Wars”
On today’s edition of Dan Rodricks‘ Baltimore Sun “Roughly Speaking” podcast, we discussed the new Star Wars film and its place in the overall legacy … More
In “Sisters,” Amy and Tina Are Definitely Doin’ It Just for Themselves
Sisters (Jason Moore, 2015) With my deepest apologies to Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin, but Sisters, the new film from Jason Moore (Pitch … More
The Pleasures of “Youth” Are Fleeting
Youth (Paolo Sorrentino, 2015) Italian director Paolo Sorrentino – winner of the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2014 for his … More
A Rousing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (Mostly) Shakes Off the Prequel Snooze
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (J.J. Abrams, 2015) Approximately halfway through the new Star Wars, when Han Solo and Princess – now … More
“Macbeth” Creeps in Its Pretty Face
Macbeth (Justin Kurzel, 2015) If Mel Gibson (director/star of Braveheart) and Nicolas Winding Refn (director, Drive) met, bonded over mutual admiration of Shakespeare … More