Continue reading →Mendes focuses on drama, character, and nostalgia in this confidently-mounted Bond film that is also arguably one of the most beautifully shot (by Roger Deakins, no less) in the entire history of the franchise.
Tag / USA
Away We Go (2009)
Continue reading →A light-hearted if sometimes explicit take on raising a family (and a home) by the ever reliable Sam Mendes.
Revolutionary Road (2008)
Strong performances pull this drama about a struggling marriage and family together in what feels like a psychoanalysis of our mundane lives.
American Beauty (1999)
Continue reading →One of 1999’s finest movies, Sam Mendes’ debut feature captures the angst and desires of a family imploding from within, but not without some sublime acting on display.
Ninotchka (1939)
Continue reading →Lubitsch and Garbo combine to decent effect in this sharp and witty Hollywood classic about the battle of ideologies and how love gets in the way.
Network (1976)
Continue reading →A film excoriating the media that still feels relevant today, this ’70s classic by Lumet features stunning performances all-round.
Jason Bourne (2016)
Continue reading →Not one of Paul Greengrass’ most coherent thrillers, but this belated reunion with Matt Damon remains compelling and makes a semi-solid case for continuing sequels.
Bourne Supremacy, The (2004)
Continue reading →A solid second installment to the Bourne franchise that is a showcase of Paul Greengrass’ talent as a skilled action-suspense filmmaker.
Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007)
Continue reading →The best movie of the franchise and a very high watermark of 2000s action-thrillers.
Leave No Trace (2018)
Continue reading →Tender and heartfelt in the most unassuming of ways, this father-daughter tale boasts two extraordinary lead performances in Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.
