Television Viewing: Sherlock (S1-3), Mad Men (S6E1-9) and True Detective (S1E1-3). I am addicted to True Detective, one of the great detective shows...perhaps ever conceived. Lets see how the series progresses, but E3 ended with an absolute ripper of a reveal.
New-To-Me Films (In Order of Preference)
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The Wolf of Wall Street (Martin Scorsese, 2013)
Rio Bravo (Howard Hawks, 1959) - Flawless. Exciting final shootout culminates a brilliant character piece. Sizzling exchanges between Wayne and Dickinson, while Martin's determination to keep the peace and go cold turkey for alcoholism is compelling by itself.
The Great Beauty (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)
Inside Llewyn Davis (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2013) TWICE
Life Itself (Steve James, 2014) - Very moving. A beautiful reflection on Ebert's distinguished life/career. A man of character with an inspiring sense of passion. Not the most original documentary in terms of structure, but scenes of Ebert in his final years are very affecting.
Flirting With Disaster (David O. Russell, 1996) - Hilariously odd road-trip comedy has a hyperactive energy and some outrageous characters. Poor Richard Jenkins. One of Ben Stiller's best roles.
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