Characters That Work, Subplots That Don't

"Moonstruck" (1987): What Works/What Doesn't

You know that phrase, "Never meet your heroes"? Same sentiment can be applied to revisiting films regarded as classics.

Jun 21 •

Beth Lisogorsky

"State and Main" (2000): What Works/What Doesn't

In David Mamet's Hollywood satire, what starts as a farcical comedy romp quickly chokes on tsuris of its own making.

Jun 9 •

Beth Lisogorsky

"Great Expectations" (1998): What Works/What Doesn't

When Pip/Ethan Hawke was "Finn," Gwyneth played a veritable B-, and Mrs. Robinson/Anne Bancroft scared the bejesus out of us

May 25 •

Beth Lisogorsky

"Untamed Heart" (1992): What Works/What Doesn't

Remember that film about the guy with the baboon's heart?

May 11 •

Beth Lisogorsky

"The Gentlemen" (2024): What Works/What Doesn't

Spoiler: It all works. Best show of 2024.

Apr 27 •

Beth Lisogorsky

"The Notebook" (2004): What Works/What Doesn't

Before Ryan Gosling was "Just Ken," he was our "Duke"

Apr 13 •

Beth Lisogorsky

"Yesterday" (2019): What Works/What Doesn't

What if The Beatles never existed?

Mar 30 •

Beth Lisogorsky

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