Matthew PuddisterThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)The mileage you get out of an action comedy starring Nicolas Cage as “Nick” Cage — a Hollywood actor and fictionalized version of himself…1d ago1d ago
Matthew PuddisterThe Conversation (1974)Francis Ford Coppola was firing on all cylinders in the 1970s. His four-film hot streak through The Godfather, The Conversation, The…2d ago12d ago1
Matthew PuddisterThe Magnificent Ambersons (1942)After enduring the 202-minute hell of Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, a film that seems to actively hate its audience…May 7May 7
Matthew PuddisterChapterhouse: Dune | Book ReviewA big improvement over Heretics of Dune, the sixth and final instalment in Frank Herbert’s Dune series benefits from its predecessor having…Apr 30Apr 30
Matthew PuddisterJeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)Scarcely more interesting than watching paint dry, Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles — even the title is too long — is…Apr 26Apr 26
Matthew PuddisterBloodsport (1988)Jean-Claude Van Damme’s breakthrough as an action star, Bloodsport is best described in the actor’s native language as “beaucoup de…Apr 21Apr 21
Matthew PuddisterDeath Wish II (1982)“Bronson’s loose again in Death Wish II.” That’s the tagline for this second instalment in the Death Wish series, and if you’ve seen the…Apr 19Apr 19
Matthew PuddisterLucy (2014)Ironic that a film about making complete use of one’s brain should turn out to be so dumb. The premise of Lucy, written and directed by Luc…Apr 18Apr 18
Matthew Puddister‘Human Shields’ is a Propaganda Term to Endorse Military Attacks on CiviliansBenny Morris gave the game away. The Israeli historian and staunch Zionist, a professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University, recently wrote…Apr 152Apr 152
Matthew PuddisterBreadlines Proliferate Amid Capitalist DecayEn route to the Toronto launch rally of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) April 6, I passed dozens of people lining up for bread as…Apr 141Apr 141
