At what point does an auteur’s “signature style” cross over into becoming a game of directorial Mad Libs? That’s the question I wrestled with for most of Terrence Malick’s “Knight of Cups,” a typically gorgeous effort from the reclusive filmmaker that nonetheless employs his trademarks—shots following characters from behind and hushed voiceover the most recognizable …
It’s hard to deny that an insidiousness permeates Christopher Nolan’s Batman series, and not just because of the real life unpleasantness that has transpired offscreen. “The Dark Knight Rises” is almost unbearably grim, a tangle of frayed nerves and cultural angst. The fiery and destructive imagery of the ad campaign symbolizes Batman’s rebirth, but could …
Warner Brothers has decided to bestow another trailer upon the legions of eager fans await “The Dark Knight Rises.” This trailer focuses much more on action, whereas previous previews have placed greater emphasis on theme and tone. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Michael Caine, Anne …
The Internet is about to go into full-on flurry mode… because the latest (and presumably final) trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises (embedded above) has just been posted to YouTube. No expansion needed. On the extreme off-chance that you didn’t know already, The Dark Knight Rises drops in U.S. theaters on July 20.
