Blue Velvet David Lynch probably has a permanent position as perhaps the most esoteric genius in the history of filmmaking, with a second to none gift for making abstract works that probably only he fully completely understands, but nonetheless are open for multiple interpretations by his legions of fans for the beauty and power they […]
Blues Brothers Comedy Epics (which are rarely attempted) often have to achieve the tough task of keeping the laughs coming for a longer span than the usual 90 minute running time, and it is truly doubtful that such an effort would work with today’s mostly unfunny crop of movie comedians. Of course, when said Epic […]
Bobby Deerfield Al Pacino’s winning streak in the 1970s was the stuff of legend, one movie and performance after another that was met with critical acclaim AND box office accolades AND several Oscar nominations (although no wins), something that indicated to most people that he could do no wrong as an actor and that any […]
Bone Tomahawk Combining genres tried and true in an attempt to make something new can always be a dicey proposition, even moreso in the realm of low budget independent filmmaking where in many cases, the writer / director is working from their own unaltered first draft of their original script, a good thing in some […]
Bonnie And Clyde With its sweeping visuals, visceral violence, and mythic performances, there can be no doubt that Arthur Penn changed the American filmmaking landscape forever with this film. The gunfights, a new innovation for audiences forty years ago, are still as crisp and action-packed today as they were then. The technical aspects, especially the […]
Boogie Nights After the cinematic landmine that was Pulp Fiction in 1994, the American movie landscape became flooded with a slew of imitators who desperately tried to mimic the “style” so to speak of Quentin Tarantino, leading to one film after another that tried to mix extreme violence with “quirky” yet lovable characters that embodied […]
Book Of Eli Denzel Washington has always carried a certain aura about him throughout his career, a weight that has separated him from most other mainstream actors and certainly those of his African-American brethren, including the cocky stylings of Will Smith, the pretentious self-importance of Morgan Freeman, or any number of rappers turned actors. This […]
Boondock Saints Extremely flawed yet still fascinating, dancing on the line of genius without quite crossing it, Troy Duffy’s 1999 cult classic has a backstory nearly as mesmerizing as its plot: Having its release delayed due to the Columbine massacre, the film was then given a VERY limited release (in only 5 cities!) and expected […]
Born In East LA This 80s comedy, which marked Cheech Marin’s first cinematic effort after splitting up with Tommy Chong, is based on their rousing and entertaining spoof song about a Mexican-American accidentally deported and desperate to get back home. The film starts with promise as Cheech pursues a hot redhead in a green dress […]
Bounty Hunter After this film and 2009’s The Awful Truth, Gerald Butler has taken the mantle as The Undisputed King Of The Romantic Comedies, due much in part that his cocky, macho lunkhead persona in these films can actually be seen as relatable to the average male viewer who usually considers these kinds of movies […]