2001 (1968, Kubrick)
Doing research has been one of the most enjoyable parts of keeping this notebook; you never know what nugget you'll stumble upon. I really got a kick when I happened upon the material for today's post which is technically 2
TO DIE FOR (1995, Van Sant)
I'm a little obsessed with this movie at the moment. One part Citizen Kane, one part Goodfellas with a healthy dose of super-smart zany -- Gus Van Sant delivers a film as profound and as brilliantly crafted as anything the auteur makers
ROME (2005, Farino)
. Here's a TV show, but no wonder Rome is cinematic to its roots, as its pilot and first few episodes were directed by feature helmer (and charming fellow) Michael Apted, who is also the director of the amazing, on-going "(insert age