In “Closer”, Language Is Warfare
Mike Nichols’ searing relationship drama uses words as weapons, and all four leads deploy them expertly. “Have you ever seen a human heart? It looks like a fist, wrapped in blood!” Larry (Clive Owen) bellows this at Dan (Jude Law) as 2004’s Closer rounds the corner into its final act. As Mike Nichols frames the ... In “Closer”, Language Is Warfare
Anon Review: Netflix’s Dystopian Thriller Leans Too Hard on Tech
Netflix’s latest original film (courtesy of Gattaca’s Andrew Niccol) gets bogged down in its near-future technology, and forgets to stick the landing. This piece was originally posted at Alcohollywood Netflix’s latest dystopian thriller Anon is the sort of movie bound to elicit a litany of questions pertinent to our daily lives. How much do we ... Anon Review: Netflix’s Dystopian Thriller Leans Too Hard on Tech