I’m watching on PBS a showing of Tango – The Spirit of Argentina. It looks to be an interesting documentary/showcase of Argentine Tango. There’s a narration of the history of this dance, and includes “re-enactments” of sorts — basically dance numbers set in...
God of Gamblers (198...
With the seemingly tremendous popularity of poker, especially when tournaments of “Texas Hold’em” can be found at all times of the day on various cable channels, I am reminded of a film I saw quite a while back. God of Gamblers. Starring Chow Yun Fat and Andy Lau, this Wong...
Serenity
Now there’s a sci-fi film worth talking about. In a time when more money and time is being poured into visual effects than say…STORY or sympathetic, well-rounded CHARACTERS (played by actors who can ACT), Serenity comes as great relief. Based on Joss Whedon’s short-lived TV...