While director Denis Villeneuve attempts to balance the drama of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” novel with the flair expected of a box office hit, the film’s dialogue and stiff performances leave something to be desired.
With their vast and well-established oeuvre spanning several genres, the Coen Brothers are considered two of the most diverse writers, directors and producers of the film industry. After writing a film...
Director Denis Villenueve, with his multifaceted approach to the war against drugs between the United States and Mexico, and cinematographer Roger Deakins, with his beautiful technical construction,...
There seems to be a “based on a true story” paradox that persists in filmmaking, and Baltasar Kormákur’s “Everest” is among the many films it’s affecting. The very fact that its characters...
