Josh Brolin was nominated for an Oscar for “Milk” and a Critics Choice Award for “Inherent Vice”. But I’ve got seven other Brolin performances that deserve similar recognition: TOM CHANEY – “True Grit” (2010) What a cast for the Coen Brothers remake of the western classic: Brolin, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper and Hailee […]
Based on the novel by Joyce Maynard, “Labor Day” is a romantic, suspense drama written and directed by Jason Reitman (“Up in the Air”). It’s a tricky film to analyze and appreciate because, while it has several strong qualities, there are many critical flaws. Fortunately, the performances and emotional impact outweigh some absolutely ridiculous plot […]