The Frame

from the pen of Jandy Stone

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona

By Jandy • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: Film Reviews

Leaving New York for London with Match Point revitalized Woody Allen’s career in 2005; now he picks up shop again, this time seeking inspiration in Spain. And again, the move does him good, as Vicky Cristina Barcelona evokes, though perhaps does not quite equal, his greatest triumphs.


The Prestige

By Jandy • Sep 14th, 2007 • Category: Capsule Reviews

Who knew the magician business was so cut-throat? Seriously. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman vie for audiences and women in a 19th century setting, going to lengths that are disturbing at best. Very, very clever, but very disturbing. I think I didn’t figure out the twist ending mostly because I simply didn’t want to believe [...]