LalaLandandReelLife

A leap into the musical ocean that is 99 Songs. A film that is not just a film..

I talk about two great performances in these films, interestingly both involving puff pieces and both based on real events and characters a couple of decades back in time.

I delve deeper into the South Korean auteur's cinema. Did these two earlier greats compare to Parasite?

A film review of Glass and a satisfying conclusion of an original trilogy two decades in making.  Corrections: James McAvoy, James Newton Howard composed The Village

Guy Ritchie's cinema and The Gentlemen....The first I heard about Guy Ritchie was a strangely organized screening of Snatch back in college. There was a small theater booked and it was a riot. I remember having a hard time with the cockney accents, but quickly fell in love with the style, the music, editing... Videos used: Lock stock Snatch Revolver References: Why Revolver is a great movie Guy Ritchie Movie Characters

Another top 5...and some bits about my background in film criticism and appreciation.  So many films and memorable performances in this over-crowded year, I talk about some of my favorites. Uncut Gems, Parasite, Once upon a time in Hollywood, The Irishman & a surprise entry.