Films: D · Racing Movies · Reviews: D
Days of Thunder
When it’s on the racetrack, it’s thrills abound as the big sound and fast-moving cars make for sensory overload. However, when the action fades and it’s time to give the characters some meat.
Tagged: Robert Duvall
The Godfather Part II
While I’m sure profits were a big part of the conversation the Paramount suits had when deciding to green-light The Godfather Part II, but Coppola didn’t go out and bastardize the franchise. Far from it.
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The Godfather
Coppola offers a rich and layered look at family and does so with an incredible cast and a meticulous amount of detail.
Hearts of Darkness
There is something very carnal about watching the production fall apart and see the reputation of Coppola hang in the balance.
Open Range
An old-fashioned cowboy movie that sticks to the genre’s roots with a little jigging and tweaking to remain relevant for current audiences.
The Apostle
Nobody’s perfect, but this movie’s pretty darned close in its subtle telling of a Godly man from the south on his quest for conviction.
