Larry and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Tim Cogshell review this week’s releases including "Inherent Vice," "Exodus: Gods and Kings," "Top Five" and more.
Filmweek: 'Inherent Vice,' 'Exodus: Gods and Kings,' 'Top Five' and more!
Larry and KPCC film critics Henry Sheehan and Tim Cogshell review this week’s releases including "Inherent Vice," "Exodus: Gods and Kings," "Top Five" and more. TGI-Filmweek!
Guests:
Henry Sheehan, film critic for KPCC and CriticsAGoGo.com
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt Film Guide
Multi-hyphenate Chris Rock delivers latest hit film by an actor-turned-director
To create this weekend's "Top Five," Chris Rock took a turn as writer, producer, director and lead actor. It's the third film by the comedic performer and it is getting rave reviews.
This Christmas Day will see another feature directed by Angelina Jolie. In "Unbroken," Jolie the director once again deals with dramatic and dark storytelling from behind the camera. Other high-profile actors-turned-director include Barbra Streisand, Jodie Foster, Sofia Coppola, Ben Affleck, Mike Nichols, Marlon Brando, Jodie Foster and many more. Once someone is a celebrated on-screen presence, the pressure can be immense to make a solid directorial debut.
Who have been your favorite multi-hyphenate filmmakers? How does an artist master the control necessary for directing and the abandonment needed for acting?
Guests:
Henry Sheehan, film critic for KPCC and CriticsAGoGo.com
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt Film Guide