American Sniper is a tribute eulogy to Chris Kyle, fetishising the American hero in the most calculated ways, not the least of which is linking him to The Man With No Name and Dirty Harry. It is a disturbing propaganda piece, of which the man himself would most likely approve, painting a horribly gray […]
Tag Archives: Bradley Cooper
December
13
American Hustle – David O’Russell exceesds expectations. (Film Review)
posted by lisathatcher
It’s difficult to pin down what is particularly brilliant about American Hustle, except to say that the layers will be revealed in greater depth in future years; it is one of the most perfectly cast films you will ever see; and it stems largely from a transformation of a certain genre it seeks to subvert […]
January
31
The Silver Linings Playbook – David O. Russell gives us a rom-com for the severely depressed. (film Review)
posted by lisathatcher
I wasn’t’ sure if I would like The Silver Linings Playbook when I went in to see this film, and now that I am out I’m still not sure if I like it or not. There are some really great things about it: A different take on the rom-com, Jennifer Lawrence, Jackie Weaver, Bradley Cooper […]
Lisa Thatcher 