The film takes a low-intensity, 'realistic' view of its subject matter, yet stills dabbles in plausibility-skewering, morality-be-damned, violent wish-fulfillment, similar to what some of those old Charles Bronson and Clint Eastwood movies used to catch flack for.
Sidewinder’s View: Parents (1989) [SPOILERS]
Considering the movie's interweaving of the kid's nightmares and his waking life experiences, blurring the lines between reality and dark fantasy, the filmmakers certainly left it up to individual interpretation.
Sidewinder’s View: Life Of Crime (2013)
The plot's clever, with nary a dull moment, the characters are lively, distinctive and memorable, and the story's 1978 period setting is beautifully rendered. The direction is quite strong, with the film's tone fluctuating expertly between humor and menace.
It’s Heartwarming, Damn You! And How Dare You Suggest Otherwise!
Funny How Memory Works Sometimes
No matter how many times I explained this to my mother, I got the feeling she was never quite convinced.
A Reboot Of A Remake I’d Pay To See
Paul L. Smith: An Appreciation
One of my favorite character actors of the Seventies and Eighties, Paul L. Smith passed away just over seven years ago at the age of 75.
