Another attempt at a Terminator sequel is imminent, but for now I volunteer to get sent back to 1984 to see why the James Cameron's original is still such an essential piece of cinema.
The Terminator
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L.A. Confidential – Classically Lacking #10
Adapted from the James Elroy novel of the same name, LA Confidential uses a typically twisted and layered plot of deception, lies, and vice, to study its central cast of characters and their relationship to justice in a city riddled with racial tension and inequality, which means that although set in the 50’s and made in the 90’s, it still speaks to contemporary issues.
Some Like It Hot – Classically Lacking #8
Some Like It Hot is an intruder on the Sight and Sound Top 100, the BBC’s greatest comedy of all time, a picture which transcends the bounds of genre and…well, why, I wonder? And how does it hold up in 2019?
The Princess Bride – Classically Lacking #7
In 2018 the world lost William Goldman, writer of Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, All the Presidents Men, and The Princess Bride, a movie that, to my great shame, I had never seen. As the industry, and beyond, recalled Goldman’s talent and success, I felt as if I was missing out on something tremendous.
Dr Strangelove – Classically Lacking #5
Why do terrible things happen? Sometimes, there is no reason. Sometimes, terrible things just happen, and we can do little but mourn and move on. Yet, there are some terrible things which should be easily within the controlling grasp of man. War, for instance. Notice I write should. War has happened, is happening, and continues… Continue reading Dr Strangelove – Classically Lacking #5
Drive vs. Drive
Is the book always better? No. Here's a reason why.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – (Classically Lacking)
This epic spaghetti-western, directed by Sergio Leone, and featuring a star-making turn from legendary actor/director Clint Eastwood, is next up on my Classically Lacking list. As always, the idea is to decide whether a so-called-classic is still worth our time in 2019.
I Just Read Dune, by Frank Herbert.
Published in 1965, Dune manages to remain futuristic in it's vision today. It is no surprise that another film adaptation is on its way.
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