Cool Hand Luke
“You wild, beautiful thing. You crazy handful of nothin’.”
With One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson masterfully threads the needle on a hyper-political film in this highly contentious era of American politics that manages to furiously punch in all directions, refrain from devolving into soapboxing, and above all, remain eminently entertaining.
Tost strives to reach beyond the basic parameters of his story, not only to lasso some large and uncomfortable themes but to craft a borderline absurdist black comedy around his bleak narrative.
More movies should slow down and let consummate pros bring those small, human, humorous moments to vibrant life.
Revanche is an intricate meditation on love and violence woven into a tale about conscience, regret and responsibility.
The chronological order of events is much less compelling than the way Anderson presents them.
Blood Simple requires a little bit of a stomach, but its rich and detailed plot along with high-level acting make it an excellent thriller.