Daily Archives: April 2, 2025

Netflixable? Vincent Cassel’s a Burned Out DJ who May Have One More “Banger” in Him

The DJ has been mixing beats long enough to have lost his hair, and have his stubble turn white. It’s been a long time since he acquired the nickname, “The Godfather of French Touch,” even longer since he was Emperor … Continue reading

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Movie Review: A Dark Period in Korean History Remembered — “Harbin”

“Harbin” is a stately, somewhat tense Korean period piece bathed in the gloom that hangs over many an espionage thriller. Director and co-writer Woo Min-ho already has conventional thrillers (“The Drug King”), period piece thrillers (“The Man Standing Next”) and … Continue reading

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Val Kilmer: 1959-2025

Val Kilmer was, as many an obituary reminds us today, the poster boy for “difficult actor.” A true maverick, particular and ever-so-serious about his art, probably taking too many “go your own way” lessons from his idol, the post-peak Marlon … Continue reading

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