Film review: ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ is no revelation Carlos Valladares December 7, 2015 0 Comments There is no artist in the history of movies that can even begin to approach the skill of Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Looking back at his works, we stand in the shadow of a giant — a director who, more... Read More »
Film review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2′ fails to catch fire Carlos Valladares November 21, 2015 1 Comment The “Hunger Games” quadrilogy comes to an unsatisfactory end with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.” It’s been a long time coming for fans of Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular “Hunger... Read More »
Professors talk ‘The James Bond Songs,’ Adele’s ‘Skyfall,’ ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ Carlos Valladares November 6, 2015 0 Comments “Spectre” is upon us. The 24th installment of the popular James Bond series starring Daniel Craig and Christoph Waltz hits theaters today. Audiences, however, have already received a taste of... Read More »
Why ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ is the quintessential Bond flick Carlos Valladares November 6, 2015 0 Comments George Lazenby is the best James Bond, and “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969) is the best Bond film. It’s a controversial statement, to be sure. But as long as I put fingers to keyboard,... Read More »
Steven Spielberg on ‘Bridge of Spies,’ storytelling and the college years Carlos Valladares October 23, 2015 0 Comments Steven Spielberg’s latest film, the spy-thriller “Bridge of Spies” starring Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance, is now out in theaters. This week, The Daily talked with the Academy Award-winning... Read More »
Film review: Spielberg’s ‘Bridge of Spies’ plays it safe Carlos Valladares October 16, 2015 1 Comment Edgy politicking doesn’t always equal artistic boldness in Steven Spielberg’s new film “Bridge of Spies.” The newest work by the director has been awaited for some time, especially after the... Read More »
Who should be the next James Bond? Carlos Valladares January 6, 2015 0 Comments Idris Elba Age: 43 From: London, England Last film: “Beasts of No Nation” Not only is Idris Elba the James Bond we need, he’s the James Bond we deserve. In a pop culture... Read More »
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