The advent of sound in film by the late 1920s changed the cinematic landscape forever and even more so when it comes to the movie musical, a format that wouldn’t translate too well with title cards, and for decades audiences have been treated to some pretty stunning films, from Busby Berkeley’s elaborately choreographed set pieces…
Tag: Robin Williams
Popeye (1980) – Review
What do you do if you can’t get rights to the Little Orphan Annie? That was the problem facing legendary producer Robert Evans when Paramount lost the bidding war for the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Annie, but something as minor as rights issues wasn’t going to stop Evans so he called an emergency…
The World According to Garp (1982) – Review
It’s been five years since the world tragically lost Robin Williams and he’s fondly remembered for a multitude of roles he made iconic, and though he’s recognized more often for his comedic roles his dramatic performances were just as strong whether it’s Good Will Hunting or Dead Poet Society. There is one movie however that perhaps doesn’t…
Absolutely Anything (2015) – Review
What would you do if you could do absolutely anything? This is the question writer/director and Monty Python alum Terry Jones posits in his movie Absolutely Anything, but what he really should have asked is, “Do I have anything funny or even remotely interesting to add to this age old premise?”
Robin Williams – Top 10 Films R.I.P.
It came as a shock to read that Robin Williams had passed today, and unfortunately it seems he lost the battle with his inner demons and took his own life, making it all the more tragic. To Honour him, here’s my top 10 favorite Robin Williams Films (It’s very difficult to pick just…