Han Solo is one of those iconic characters that almost everyone has grown up with. Played by Harrison Ford in 4 Star Wars films, his origin story has been one fans have been curious of for a long time, even if only to see how he and his best bud and co-pilot, Chewbacca met, or glimpses into his friendship with Lando Calrissian (played by Billy Dee Williams in the original trilogy). SOLO: A STAR … [Read more...]
AFI Fest Review: RULES DON’T APPLY Doesn’t Rule
As a director, Warren Beatty’s work is spotty at best. Often critically maligned, his features try hard – maybe too hard – to be socially relevant, and somehow wind up backfiring. From REDS, to DICK TRACY, to BULWORTH, his resume is lined with duds. RULES DON’T APPLY is yet another added to the heap. Rote and ridiculously uneven, this quirky romantic dramedy is D.O.A within the first twenty … [Read more...]
