Matthew McConaughey recently stirred up some folks by saying that yes, he misses playing Rust Cohle and, yes, he would consider reprising that character, if given the right opportunity. “Would you ever consider going back,” his interviewer asked him. “Yeah, I would," McConaughey answered. This fueled some speculation and some argument. Questions like what would …
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What exactly is Ballers supposed to be?
Herodotus told us to call no man happy until he is dead. The same is true of television: no series, no season, no episode can be called good until it is over. All endings matter. And it is for this reason that the first episode of HBO's Ballers is good, while the subsequent two are bad. …
Why Vin Diesel Should Be the Next James Bond
We are close to the end of what is, quite possibly, the greatest franchise ever: The Fast and the Furious films. While I initially disliked these movies, (referring to the fifth installment, prior to actually seeing it, as "more-or-less the same shitty movie they made the last four times"), I had a change in opinion after …
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The Top Ten Christian Bale Films of 2013
A lot of movies happened in 2013. Only a few of them had Bale in them, but many were connected to Bale, either through themes, tone, extended universes, future sequels, Nolan-esque qualities, etc. This is a list of the Top Ten Christian Bale films, whether or not they actually had Christian Bale in them. 10. …
The Sound and The Furious, Continued
Remember when I suggested that The Sound and the Furious be made? (If you don't remember, click the link). Recall, "the other option would be to just make Five Fast, Five Furious, more-or-less the same shitty movie they made the last four times." Welp, they did that. I realize it's old news, but because it …
The Sound and the Furious
Is there really any need for another installment in the "The Fast and the Furious" franchise? A pessimist would say no. But an optimist (who is also a Bale fan and a Faulkner buff) would see this as a chance for a whole new beginning. The film must be set in the world of racing, …