Monthly Archives: April 2015

Woman in Gold

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Mark DuPré

Woman in Gold, starring the legendary Helen Mirren, is a great story and a so-so film. It’s based on the true account of a famous Austrian painting seized illegally and immorally by the Nazis from its rightful owner, and the … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark DuPré

Do You Believe? is uneven, bumpy, and at times simply unbelievable. It’s also the best Hollywood-style “Christian” movie of its type. The acting, while uneven, is a huge step above the norm. Its cinematography, too, is by far the best … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Christopher Plummer

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark DuPré

Dear Mr. Plummer: I am making a presentation soon on The Sound of Music, and chose it partially due to the attention recently given to it on its 50th anniversary. Although you’re making nice right now, we all know you’ve … Continue reading →

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The Red Shoes (1948, British)

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark DuPré

The Red Shoes is a 1948 British Technicolor wonder that also happens to be a film about ballet and the constant struggle between being a great artist and having a life (see Whiplash for the most recent cinematic reminder). The … Continue reading →

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