In a career spanning thirty-five years, Mike Hodges directed only nine feature films. Despite his modest output, many admire his unique style. Two of his films, 1971’s Get Carter and 2003’s Croupier are considered among the best crime films in…
Though set in the beginning of the 20th century, The Knick stands out in its continual ability to delicately comment on issues relevant today, while staying true to the past. The themes of addiction, class, race, desire, competition are timeless,…
A rather conventional biopic about a decidedly unconventional couple, Philip Kaufman’s HBO telefilm Hemingway & Gellhorn traces the tumultuous relationship between writers Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn. Two of America’s most respected novelists and war correspondents of the 20th century,…
Buena Vista | 2009 | 104 Mins. | Rated PG-13 A word of warning: those prone to crying during movies will want to have a box of tissues ready before watching Scott Hicks’ The Boys Are Back. A deeply moving…