‘Truman Show’ influences
I just rewatched the greatest film of the 1990s, The Truman Show. Though the Peter Weir movie is profoundly original, it — like all great art — had influences. For a quick summary of those influences, plus a photo gallery of the town in which it was filmed, click here.
Gilead by another name?
Republicans have rejected the Iran nuclear deal in part because of objections to Iran’s record on human rights. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Republicans have embraced a law that would force an 11-year-old girl to give birth to her rapist’s baby. In related news, I’m starting season two of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Remembering Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar, founding member of the Florida Film Critics Circle and respected Orlando journalist, died over the weekend. Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts. Here’s the FFCC’s tribute to him.
The best films of the decade
World of Reel has released its list of the 25 best films of the decade, with George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road and Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life coming out on top. The list is available here. The results are based on a poll of industry professionals – mostly film critics – who were […]