Notes from the sketch book — movie

Starman 1984   In the catalogue of John Carpenter's cinematic creations, "Starman" emerges as an upbeat and emotionally evocative gem, standing as a testament to the director's versatility. Departing from the shadowy corridors of horror that Carpenter is renowned for, this film boldly transcends genre boundaries, weaving a tapestry that seamlessly melds science fiction with an intimately poignant love story. In the wake of horror tales like "The Thing" and "Christine," "Starman" takes an unexpected turn, adopting a Spielbergian optimism that represents Carpenter at his most positive. At the heart of the narrative is an alien entity, brilliantly portrayed by...

In the mysterious world of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, we are introduced to the enigmatic Scottie Ferguson, a retired police detective played with captivating vulnerability by James Stewart. Scottie's life takes a plunge into obsession when he's hired to follow the beguiling Madeleine Elster, portrayed with mesmerizing allure by Kim Novak. What seems like a routine surveillance job turns into a psychological labyrinth as Scottie becomes ensnared by the enigma that is Madeleine. Hitchcock, the master of suspense, intricately weaves a narrative filled with uncertainty, illusion, and the blurring of reality. We journey with Scottie through San Francisco's atmospheric landscapes, steeped...

Ruby Rhod “Korben sweetheart, what was that? It was BAD! It had no fire, no energy, no nothing! Y'know I got a Show to run here, and it must pop POP POP! So tomorrow from 5 to 7 will you PLEASE act like you have more than a two word vocabulary. It must be green, okay?” So the first art print in the Fifth Element collection is that of the character Ruby Rhod, a divisive personality that it seems people love or hate.  Ruby Rhod is a famous host of a 2 hour radio show with over 50 billion listeners...

"You Are Not Unlovable. There Is Always Something To Love. Even In A Stupid, Stupid Universe Where We Have Hot Dogs For Fingers, We Get Very Good With Our Feet" The fate of the Earth and reality itself is at stake when an interdimensional rupture shatters reality, forcing an unexpected hero to use her newly discovered abilities to battle strange and baffling threats throughout the multiverse. Everything, Everywhere all at once is a 2022 movie starring Michelle Yeou as Evelyn, a Chinese-American woman who runs a laundromat which is not only struggling but is now being audited by the I.R.S. With...