Actors Playing Actors
Watching Men in Black III, I found myself struck by Josh Brolin. I enjoyed the whole movie, but Brolin especially held my attention. I had to keep reminding myself that he was not actually a younger Tommy Lee Jones. Brolin …
Author: kimblack
Film Noir
Fade in on a door paneled with obscure glass. Painted across the glass are a name and the words, ‘Private Detective.’ A whiskey-graveled voice begins to recount the strange string of events leading up to that moment. This is the …
Hitchcock’s Fear of Falling
I love Alfred Hitchcock. I got excited when I heard there was to be a movie about him—Hitchcock, scheduled for 2013 release. I looked up everything I could on IMDb.com to see what it was all about. It stars Anthony …
Movies that Changed My Life
I wanted to write a post about the greatest movies ever made. I wanted to tell you which movies you must see. I wanted to recommend a handful of movies that would complete your life and make you a happy, …
The Usual Suspects
I love acting troupes—the small bands of “regulars” that perform skits and movies together and make the world smile. From my early childhood, I wanted to be a part of that family. I watched The Carol Burnett Show every week. …