One of those “happened one night” films in the vein of After Hours. Interesting, enjoyable, a little creepy. Great performance by Paul Dillon. Makes you want to read the book it is based on just to read about the other freaky things he came upon.
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14 hours in the life of a Chicago cab driver is examined as he picks up fares from the good and bad parts of the city and emotionally connects to many of his passengers including a depressed rape victim whom he longs to help, but knows there is nothing he can do. Other fares include a drug runner and a manic race to get a pregnant woman to the hospital. Little is shown of the cabbie’s own life and thus the film leaves us with no emotional connection to his life.
Visually stunning film that captured the look and feel of both the people, homes and film making look of the 1950′s.
Predictable plot about the ugly side of marriage, homosexuality, racism, and small town social circles in the 50′s.
So pretty to watch even if you have seen the film before under dozens of different names.
And, as usual, Julianne Moore gives a great performance and wears the hell out of all of those 50′s housewife/party giver dresses.
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In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.
The world is struck by an epidemic that causes almost everyone to go blind when they come into contact with someone suffering from blindness.
This was obviously trying to make some deep political statement, but I am not sure what it was.
- The already blind will manipulate the new blind.
- If you are immune it is better to lie about it to the government that possibly be the source of a cure as long as you are helping 10 random people and your husband
- The government doesn’t care about you if you become inconvenient
- All problems are temporary and will just go away on their own
This film was ok, but too preachy and disconnected for me to enjoy the chaos that ensues.
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A city is ravaged by an epidemic of instant “white blindness”. Those first afflicted are quarantined by the authorities in an abandoned mental hospital where the newly created “society of the blind” quickly breaks down. Criminals and the physically powerful prey upon the weak, hording the meager food rations and committing horrific acts. There is however one eyewitness to the nightmare. A woman whose sight is unaffected by the plague follows her afflicted husband to quarantine. There, keeping her sight a secret, she guides seven strangers who have become, in essence, a family. She leads them out of quarantine and onto the ravaged streets of the city, which has seen all vestiges of civilization crumble.
This film was as good as everyone (yep, even the critics) said it was.
Engrossing tale and life lessons based on the Dylan mythology/story. Amazing performances by everyone that showed up in this film, and there were a lot of familiar faces here. I enjoyed the music, the stories. I was entertained and moved. The only thing I didn’t like about the film was being reminded how great Heath Ledger was as an actor and knowing I won’t be able to see him be brilliant like this again.
I want to curl up with this film again on a rainy afternoon. And luckily there have been plenty of those.
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Ruminations on the life of Bob Dylan, where six characters embody a different aspect of the musician’s life and work.
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A black police detective must solve a strange case of a kidnapped boy and deal with a big racial protest.
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A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack.
Chillingly interesting. A good watch.
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In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child’s birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
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In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan (Moore) enters a commercial jingle-writing contest. Based on a true story.
