Category Archives: Home Video

“Enough Said” — Sweet, Funny, & Sad

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Ted Hicks

The title of director/writer Nicole Holofcener’s 2001 feature, Lovely & Amazing, is an apt description of her new film, Enough Said, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini. Holofcener’s films, which include Walking and Talking (1996), Friends with Money (2006), and … Continue reading →

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My “Butler” Problem

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Ted Hicks

Lee Daniels’ The  Butler – Sunday, August 18 at AMC Loews Lincoln Square. Director: Lee Daniels. Writer: Danny Strong. I had something quite different in mind when I first thought of writing about this film. Though I recognized that the film … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Roundtable — a Time Capsule from 1963

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Ted Hicks

August 28th marked the 50th anniversary of what was originally called the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In the years since then, the name has lost “Jobs and Freedom,” and most people, myself included, have always thought of … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad — “The Perfect Batch” Panels

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Ted Hicks

To end their week of Breaking Bad events, the Film Society of Lincoln Center hosted “The Perfect Batch: Breaking Bad Cast Favorites” at the Walter Reade Theater on Thursday, August 1, and Friday, August 2. There were two programs each … Continue reading →

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“Born in Chicago” — Black & White Blues

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Ted Hicks

************************************************************************************** I recently saw Born in Chicago, a fascinating documentary that lays out how black blues musicians in Chicago during the 1960s, including Howlin’ Wolf (above left), Muddy Waters (above right), Willie Dixon and many others, influenced and mentored hungry … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad — “I Am the Danger”

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Ted Hicks

(Though the term “spoiler alert” is overused, that’s what this is. If you haven’t seen Breaking Bad, or are still in the early seasons, be advised that the links, clips, and interview segments below may contain spoilers. Proceed with caution.) … Continue reading →

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“Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You” — Fare Thee Well

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Ted Hicks

“A Celebration of Kate McGarrigle,” a tribute concert honoring the music and memory of the Canadian singer-songwriter was held at Town Hall in New York City on May 12 and 13, 2011. She had been diagnosed with cancer in 2006, … Continue reading →

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James Gandolfini and Richard Matheson — Jersey Boys

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Ted Hicks

It was quite a shock to hear last Thursday that James Gandolfini had died the day before, June 19th, in Italy of a heart attack — much too young at age 51. And then to learn a few days later … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” – Overkill

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Ted Hicks

This is a bit of a ramble. Please bear with me. So much has been written online and in print about Man of Steel in the week since it opened, that I’m hesitant to add anything at this point (though I … Continue reading →

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Gatsby Stew

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Ted Hicks

Which one of these Gatsbys would you rather see? Based on the poster for the Alan Ladd version (1949), which appears to recast the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel in noirish gangster terms, it’s no contest, that’s the one for me. … Continue reading →

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