Columns, The Qui to See Spike Lee is film’s premiere voice for the African-American community. Through his movies, he represents not only black reality, but also our dreams. Currently, the aspirations of the urban population are defined by hip-hop culture. The point is not only…
Columns, The Qui to See Horror re-makes often fall short of the success of their predecessors: think Gus Van Sant’s 1998 carbon-copy of Psycho. John Moore’s 2006 version of The Omen doesn’t fare any better. The Omen, a chilling tale of a mom whose newborn…
Columns, The Qui to See Paul McGuigan’s “Lucky Number Slevin†is a violent, raucous good ol’ time with a stellar cast. It scarcely ventures into new territory, but the way it revisits old ground is extraordinary. Unfortunately, the script is often bland and uninspired, in…
Columns, The Qui to See Brian DePalma’s “The Black Dahlia†is an homage to Los Angeles film noir. The return of noir is a thankful refuge from the teen horror flicks featuring B-list singers-turned-actresses, and the flat action movies of the summer. Autumn weather makes one feel smoky, mysterious, and a little naughty — perfect for this season’s noir films.
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