Short Reviews #11 

Inside Man
Inside Man (2006)
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Every good filmmaker should dabble in various genres. They’re not always going to succeed but that’s not what filmmaking is about – it’s about exploring new opportunities, challenging yourself and giving your own unique interpretation of the material (at least it is for me). This is Spike Lee in action blockbuster mode so you’re not going to get another Do The Right Thing. But it’s still a Spike Lee film you should see since he’s taken the heist genre and left his mark admirably. His choice of shots, the inclusion of modern popular technology and a better-than-average script, make this one of the more entertaining and intelligent action films of 2006. Performances are good but not great. Denzel is a sure thing here, Jodie Foster is fine but her character really adds nothing to the script so more time could have been spent on the Denzel/Clive Owen dynamic. Owen matches the Hollywood heavyweights despite being under a mask for most of the film. A few plot twists and turns to keep you guessing but ultimately, it’s nothing more than a well-made heist movie. It’s certainly not Dog Day Afternoon (obviously Lee’s inspiration) but it is a worthy contribution to the genre never-the-less.

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Monday, April 24 2006
 
Film Review
 

I Regret… 

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…not seeing Broken Social Scene while they were touring in Australia recently. I’ve just got into their self-titled album and loving it.

Photo by dansays

 
 
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Wednesday, April 19 2006
 
Music General
 

Backstage with Holy Motor 

Backstage with Holy Motor
No. I’m not starting a career as a band reporter but rather helping the boys out, shooting photos for their tough second gig @ The Corner. It being Easter means everyone has fled the city and gone elsewhere so the crowds were much smaller this around. And the sound mix was pretty flat so that didn’t help. But they kept the standards high and did a stellar job.

Now leave me alone… I’ve had 5 hours sleep in two days and I’ve gotta recharge the life batteries.

 
 
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Sunday, April 16 2006
 
Photography
 
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