by Eric Franklin on May 20, 2008
“Johnny Got His Gun” was the first book I recall which made me weep. I read it during high school because I was infatuated with the music video for “One” by Metallica which pulled its inspiration directly from the story and the video from the film. At the time, I remember being so impressed with [...]
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by Eric Franklin on May 16, 2008
by Eric Franklin on February 27, 2008
“Eden” works its platonic love story wonderfully. Ostensibly the story of two slightly misanthropic individuals, a chef named Gregor, and a waitress named Eden, falling into a quirky form of love and happiness via the preparation and consumption of meticulously prepared food. The film approaches its subject with humor, compassion, and a macabre novelty that [...]
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by Eric Franklin on September 6, 2007
I saw this movie at this year’s Seattle International Film Festival and absolutely loved it – the lovely story of a child prodigy and the burden that his abilities bring upon him. The loving grandfather to Vitus, played by Bruno Ganz, is an especially touching character and strong mentor. While looking around for the DVD [...]
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by Eric Franklin on August 9, 2007
The new Jack Black and Mos Def movie looks like it will be pretty funny.
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by Eric Franklin on August 8, 2007
This new expose on Iraq looks scathing and excellent. I definitely want to see it: The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraq’s descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, NO END IN SIGHT is a jaw-dropping, insider’s tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. Based on over 200 [...]
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by Eric Franklin on August 6, 2007