DVD Review: The Intouchables
Where have I seen The Intouchables before? Why, in The Fabulous Baker Boys and 84 Charing Cross Road, two of my all-time favorite movies. While The Intouchables and 84 Charing Cross Road have the closer connection, being that they are both based on true stories, all three focus squarely and strongly on two main characters, […]
Blu-ray Review: Amélie
A treasure trove of colors, wonderful camerawork, and great acting, Jean-Pierre Jenuet’s Amélie was the surprise box office hit of 2001. Strong early reviews, unprecedented interest from various distributors around the globe, and a much publicized scandal involving the Cannes Film Festival official selection process, resulted in Amélie becoming one of the greatest exports French […]