The Goods: Film Reviews
There is no single defining form of a “Richard Linklater movie.” His output across 30+ years has spanned a wide variety of genres, tones, target audiences, and budgets. But many of his best films are united by a deep consideration of the passage of time. Whether it’s a single night or an entire decade (or, […]
Dazed and Confused did not invent its narrative structure
Hit Man is a deliriously fun movie, but one of its flaws is highlighted in the opening scene.
Apollo 10½ should have been a slam dunk for me.
It hurts to see our romantic idols in the throes of marital resentment. But the acting and arguing are so. Damn. Good. Greece is lovely. And few films grapples so deeply with perceptions of time.
I want to be in every scene in this movie. A rare movie I’ve seen 4+ times… and liked more every time. I’m increasingly convinced it’s the hangout masterpiece of the 21st century.
A rapturous romantic duet that’s almost entirely dialogue and character development. Brilliantly performed by Hawke and Delpy, and lovely direction too. Makes me want to travel and soak in culture.
Rarely do sequels do so much to deepen the original and the characters. A mesmerizing, almost real-time depiction of a lovely Parisian cityscape with electric romantic and philosophical energy.
Don’t you be talkin bout my bowtie!