Hollywood Archive
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‘Sightseers,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com You probably have to be in the right mood to appreciate “Sightseers” – a mood that involves dark thoughts, perseverance and a grisly sense of humor. If you ever... -
Deliver us from stupid Hollywood films
Posted on March 27, 2013 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com A couple of weeks ago, someone I know, after scanning the movie listings of a Friday newspaper (and really, I’m dating that person just by identifying them as an... -
What now, Arnold?
Posted on January 28, 2013 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com Now that his first comeback movie has seriously bombed, what’s next for Arnold Schwarzenegger? I’m here to suggest that, in fact, “The Last Stand,” which opened to slim box... -
Dark Shadows in Bright Suburbs: Why I Grew up Watching ‘Dark Shadows’
Posted on May 20, 2012 | 1 CommentIn seventh grade, I had a routine: go to my friend Katy’s house, do our advanced math homework, play Yahtzee and watch “Dark Shadows.” After the credits, I would run... -
‘Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel,’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on December 14, 2011 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com It’s hard to believe no one has done a film tribute to Roger Corman before “Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel,” Alex Stapleton’s loving time-capsule of the career... -
10 Best of 2011, by Marshall Fine
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 2 CommentsHollywoodandFine.com I’ve seen what feels like a surprising number of movies that genuinely excited and moved me this year, films as different as “The Descendants” and “Drive” – both of... -
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ reviewed by Marshall Fine
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No CommentsHollywoodandFine.com Thrillers and spy tales have devolved in movies to a hash of slice’n’dice editing, prefabricated plots and outlandish action and gunplay that makes all espionage into James Bond or,...