373. Cast Away
Superficially, Cast Away asks whether modern man can survive alone on a desert island. But Robert Zemeckis’ best film is really about destiny vs. free will.
Superficially, Cast Away asks whether modern man can survive alone on a desert island. But Robert Zemeckis’ best film is really about destiny vs. free will.
What makes for a great opening? Character? Conflict? Poetry? Hopefully, more than something we’re supposed to just look at.
The world is so noisy, we unconsciously filter out all that we don’t want to hear. Much of film sound operates in the same way.
“Show me the money.” “Shut up, you had me at hello.” For such a quotable film, Jerry Maguire’s most important line is “Fewer clients. Less money.”
Divorce is traumatic enough we hardly need to laugh at it. But this deliciously dark comedy brought career highs from all involved.
Sergio Leone’s masterpiece doesn’t only reference American westerns. He also drew inspiration from an English film.
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas built his own cinema empire. But American Graffiti, made in his hometown, is his masterpiece.
The very definition of ‘landmark film’, without it would there be no Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story or even Avatar.
The Fab Four’s legacy is legion; their songs have lived for over half a century. But how has their music fared on the silver screen?
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