Archive for December, 2006
The Good Shepherd
The good idea:
Matt Damon plays a counter-intelligence administrator during the events leading to the formation of the CIA.
What worked:
The life within U.S. covert operations from pre World War II through the Bay of Pigs is richly depicted through Damon’s stoic portrayal of Edward Wilson. The paranoia and anxiety are tangible.
What didn’t work:
Much of the [...]
Posted: December 24th, 2006 under Analysis.
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Battlestar Galactica: The Eye of Jupiter
Let me offer this disclaimer: I’m a huge fan of this show. Life on earth isn’t good enough for me so I’ve adopted another universe to live in. Tonight’s event was a special screening of the mid season finale (I’ll never get used to that phrase) of Battlestar Galactica: The Eye of Jupiter. Special because [...]
Posted: December 15th, 2006 under Analysis.
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