REVIEW: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2008)

By far, the most over-rated film of the year, this offering from the Coens brings nothing to the world of cinema worth noting. The best I can say is that it is consistent — consistently empty. It is devoid of all the elements that make up narrative film. To start with, Javier Bardem‘s character, a…

REVIEW: ATONEMENT (2008)

I admit to being wary of this film. I generally find the “toast of the Oscars” films to be less than satisfactory as a complete package. That buzz coupled with the two headline actors – Keira Knightley and James McAvoy – caused yet more trepidation. And as if that wasn’t enough, I was also doubtful…