Tehran is a modern-time spy drama thriller set in the Iranian capital, which is made to look better than in other movies. The city is presented in its splendor, with its bright lights, clean streets and mountain vistas. The series is created by Moshe Zonder for Israeli public television, not for a private channel, but, the always thriving Apple TV+ bought the international distribution rights and all went for the best. The first season was awarded an Emmy for Best Drama Series, like the … [Read more...]
The Wife Is the Movie With Only One Oscar Nomination
The Wife is a movie matched to finally win Glenn Close her Oscar after six nominations, in spite of the Academy's habit to rarely reward a real performance against any trend of the moment. It seems that in this role, Close did what he does best, with mimics (or the lack of them) and attitude, her character delivers what has to be delivered. I have not read Meg Wolitzer's novel, but I'm sure it doesn't matter now. [source of all pictures: imdb.com] Plot Joe and Joan Castleman are a … [Read more...]
5 to 7 – A Review in Anton Yelchin’s Memory
5 to 7 is a wonderful big screen debut for Victor Levin, the executive producer for "Mad Men" both in directing and screenwriting. Despite some top critics' opinions that the movie has a "sitcom-ish superficiality" and new York is a fantasy version of what actually is, as well as the French women are not like the one here, it has a fresh look and a more than smart screenplay. Actually all the cliches in it are very wise used. I have the feeling that all the unfavorable reviews were made by … [Read more...]