Just a brief note here since I trumpted my comeback and then have been quite inconsistent in my posting. I’m working on it. That’s all I can say. As I mentioned below, I actually did try to write about Miami Vice three times earlier this week, and I just really didn’t like what was coming out. The week was kind of busy, including many film and TV related activities, so I actually have a lot on this little pad by my side to write about. And I do intend to actually review much more of what I’ve seen, starting with my obvious love for some Snakes.
Another film opening today that I would encourage you check-out is The Illusionist. I’ll write something more thorough about it later. I didn’t love it, but it’s worth seeing, and it compelled me to check-out the short story by Steven Millhauser upon which it’s based; although I would say that “Eisenheim the Illusionist” is at best a minor inspiration for writer/director Neil Burger. (The story can be found in “The Barnum Museum,” a collection of similar-themed Millhauser stories.)
Also TK:
— Could I be any more excited about this year’s New York Film Festival program? No is not strong enough a word.
— Could I be any more excited about the recent news concerning Johnny Depp and Tim Burton doing Sweeny Todd? Maybe. I’m still processing, but intriguing … yes it is.
— Speaking of Depp, I hope Pirates 3 doesn’t suffer from the same bloated and unnecessary running time (that first hour could have been cut in half) as Pirates 2. It would be a shame for the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy to suffer a Matrix-effect thanks to its sequels.
Anyway, lots more to come. I swear.
Out of Focus 