Tag: 2014
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The Theory of Everything (2014)
Stephen Hawking, the brilliant theoretical physicist betrayed by his own body and confined to a wheelchair is given the biopic treatment in director James Marsh’s The Theory of Everything. Hawking is a master in his field and the success he has achieved in the face of such physical limitations is…
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A Most Violent Year (2014)
“A man’s got to have a code, a creed to live by, no matter his job.” -John Wayne. This is a popular theme in books, television, and film. Whether a character is standing up to injustice, the system, or whatever, it’s a frequently occurring theme. Without a code, it’s easy…
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A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)
In the last few years, Liam Neeson has been known for having a particular set of skills in particular sets of films. Most of these (The Taken franchise, Unknown, Non-Stop) have been run-of-the-mill action flicks, with only The Grey rising above its genre class to be somewhat thought-provoking. With A Walk…
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Two Night Stand (2014)
Tipton and Teller are promising young leads, but this run of the mill story is beneath their talents.
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The Zero Theorem (2014)
Definitely has the look and feel of a Terry Gilliam film, but could’ve use some more narrative cohesion.
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American Sniper (2014)
For someone so well-known for westerns, war films, and being Dirty Harry on-screen, Clint Eastwood is a surprisingly versatile director, even tackling the musical genre earlier in 2014 with a Broadway adaptation, Jersey Boys. Eastwood made his directorial debut in 1971, 44 years ago. In that time he has helmed 34 feature…
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