A Reluctant Hunter: Jean-Bernard Marlin’s ‘La fugue’
“Bencherif exudes that rare type of charisma one can’t teach.”
Recap: The Americans ‘Baggage’
“With such a focus on powerful women, I’m still not sure how The Americans will handle the case of Stan Beamon. Mentally weak or the smartest guy in the room?”
Stuck in a Dungeon with You: The Claustrophobic Comeback of ‘Scandal’
Q.V. Hough Recaps “Run”
Recap: The Americans ‘EST Men’ (Season Three Premiere)
“The Americans highlights themes of male bonding and sexism, which hints at the potential rise of female characters in season three.”
The Film Jeff Nichols Should Have Made: ‘The World Made Straight’
“‘The World Made Straight’ is essentially a poor man’s ‘Out of the Furnace’… Still, it’s a memorable spotlight for the always-mesmerizing Minka Kelly.”
Amazon Comedy Pilot Reviews: ‘Salem Rogers’ and ‘Down Dog’
“Amazon’s new comedy pilots have their share of problems, although the underdog stories may appeal to the masses. I’m giving the upper hand to Down Dog.”
Amazon Pilot Review: ‘Cocked’
“Cocked is not all bad, as there is a great family drama in there somewhere.”
Amazon Pilot Review: ‘The Man in the High Castle’
“Film series like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games boast a visually interesting world that draws us in, which is also present in The Man in the High Castle pilot.”
Min’s Primary Style: Statement Necklaces
“Constructing yourself a gorgeous Necklace while expressing your personal style.”
Amazon Pilot Review: ‘Point of Honor’
“Amazon Studios’ new war drama has everything it needs for a fun series about young people, but the execution falls short.”
The Problem With Tom Brady Haters
“The inherent problem with Tom Brady haters lies in their predictability and inability to accept reality.”
‘The Fall’ Season 2 Review
Just when you thought this series couldn’t more twisted and brilliant…it does.
Just Let it Flow: The Awkward Transitions of ‘Jimi: All Is by My Side’
“A Hendrix biopic can be tackled in a variety of ways, but a director should either commit to gonzo audio/visual techniques or simply let the performances take over.”
Remembering Francesco Rosi (November 15, 1922 – January 10, 2015)
Q.V. Hough on the Influence of Francesco Rosi
Q.V. Hough’s Final Golden Globes Predictions
The Golden Globe Awards Air Tonight at 8/7c on NBC
Broken Embraces and Unforgettable Form: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Inherent Vice’
“Joaquin Phoenix delivers yet another iconic performance in ‘Inherent Vice’ and has now become one the most charismatic actors of the last 20 years.”
A Poetic Absence of Presence: Sydney Pollack’s ‘The Yakuza’ (1974)
“The interactions between Mitchum and Takakura offer a jolting look at man’s acceptance of grief, but the technical aspects of The Yakuza transform the film to a higher level.”
An Attractive Fraction: Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’
“‘Big Eyes’ could have become an Oscar contender with more focus on Adams in the final act, rather than a shift towards the public bravado of Waltz’s Walter Keane.”
The Great Enunciation: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s ‘The Interview’
“The frat house formula doesn’t quite work well enough for ‘The Interview’ to become a modern comedic classic.”
An Unfortunate Case of Severe Holiday Melodrama: Angelina Jolie’s ‘Unbroken’
“Jolie didn’t make a bad movie, and ‘Unbroken’ might have even won Best Picture 20 years ago, but you can’t throw the star under the bus — especially in a biopic — and let the antagonist destroy one of the most powerful scenes.”