Archive for April 7th, 2004

Deconstructing Harry

The patient displays paranoid behavior, but then what do you expect from a Woody Allen comedy. It’s a shame Allen’s real-life domestic situation took precedence over this hilarious comedy about a writer trying to make sense of his life. Unfortunately, he can’t turn to his friends, because he burned each and every one of them in his last book. Read the rest of this entry »

Damage

When Jeremy Irons is in character, he sure has a way with the women. Whether his character is offing a socialite wife (“Reversal of Fortune”), or plying his pedophile trade (“Lolita”), Irons knows how to play complicated men. His performance in Louis Malle’s “Damage” is both bold and intimate. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cooler

As strains of Frank Sinatra singing “Luck Be A Lady Tonight” waft through the background, Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) makes his way through the casino of the Shangri-La, an old time establishment hiding amongst the glitz and glitter of downtown Las Vegas. Bernie works at the Shangri-La, but he doesn’t deal cards, serve drinks or make change. Read the rest of this entry »