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October 01, 2009
The Reader was quite a surprise in 2008. It's success is surprising because not only did it suddenly drop down from what seemed like no where, but it went on to become that "Little Oscar Movie … more
Almost everyone is aware of the movie Titanic. It is the world's highest grossing film, and it doesn't look like anything will out-gross it any time. Despite a huge box office gross, however, … more
The difference between Art and mere Entertainment, is Art causes us to think and feel -- sometimes thoughts and feelings that are not exactly enjoyable. If I have ever seen a movie that is Art, it is … more
Kate Winselt and Leondaro DiCaprio, that same duo that brought you Titanic, now star in Revolutionary Road [Blu-ray], a very different film. This movie isn't really a lighthearted love story, which is … more
This movie touched me deeply. As it will all young men and women who were raised by parents that came into their own during this generation. We are all the products of our pasts … more
A half a century ago migration from the noisy high-powered success of the city to the serenity of the suburbs found the path of REVOLUTIONARY ROAD a common one. Richard Yates' novel about the fragility … more
There are two reasons to watch this film, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Their performances are just short of stellar. Although this is their first film together since Titanic, this film is nothing … more
It's 1955, and Frank and April Wheeler (Leonardo diCaprio and Kate Winslet) are a successful, young suburban couple. They also both feel doomed in their lives; he hates his job and she always wanted to … more
In this film version of the Richard Yates novel "Revolutionary Road," we visit mid-twentieth century suburbia, and follow the lives of a young couple, portrayed by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. … more
THE READER in the form of Bernard Schlink's masterful book made an emotional impact on those who read it. And for once the book to film version holds nearly as much agony and beauty as the original. The … more
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited for this film about U.S. suburban life in the mid-1950s. The chemistry between these two is as strong as ever but in REVOLUTIONARY ROAD they are steeped in … more
For most of us our first love is something that always sticks with us, but in the case of Michael Berg (David Kross) his first love had a more lasting impression then most of us would want. At the age … more
Though people are very unique specimen who require special needs and lifestyles, if you grew up in the sixties chances are you aimed for one final goal: To settle down with a family and great job. This … more
It is a period in the middle of the twentieth century - the hopeful 1950s - and a young couple, Frank and April Wheeler, begin their marriage in New York. Soon after, they are suburbanites, living in … more
Kate Winslet and David Kross star in THE READER, a coming-of-age film set in three time periods about a young teenager named Michael (David Kross) who falls in love and has an affair with an older woman, … more
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited for this film about U.S. suburban life in the mid-1950s. The chemistry between these two is as strong as ever but in Revolutionary Road they are steeped in … more
First, my favorites, which are a dead tie between Angelina Jolie's much-buzzed-about Lorraine Schwartz emerald-drop earrings (who cares if they look fake?) and Penelope Cruz's dress, which one day … more
The Reader is by far the deepest film I have seen all year, maybe even ever and it was truly splendid to watch despite its subject matter. There was great acting on both Kate Winslet and Ralph … more
Hollywood seems to like to explore the idea that American suburbia is a cultural, spiritual, moral and BORING wasteland. How many times have we seen this shot: A camera on a crane is overlooking a typical … more
"I've got a secret I've been hiding under my skin" (Styx) Short Attention Span Summary (SASS): 1. Young Michael Berg (David Kross) has an affair … more
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS): 1. April (Kate Winslet) marries Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio), has two kids and lives on Revolutionary Road 2. April's unhappy 3. … more