ph: Michael Donovan
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Blood Simple. (1984)
A rich but jealous man hires a private investigator to kill his cheating wife and her new man.
Masterful and complex neo-noir drama spiced with some dark humor.
Halliwell*: "Yet another variation on The Postman always Rings Twice (qv), and one with strong moments."
Maltin***: "Flamboyant homage to film noir made on a shoestring by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen in Texas...A visual delight, full of show-offy stylistics; just a bit "cold around the heart", to quote an earlier noir classic."
Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)
A Native American kills his girlfriend's father in self defense and the two go on the run, pursued by a search posse.
Mildly revisionist western is basically a standard manhunt drama, professionally made in most departments, but lacking suspense and compassion.
Halliwell*: "Boringly predictable story of white man's guilt, very professionally made."
Maltin***: "...pretends to be more important than it is, but is so well crafted the preaching can be overlooked."
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