La ignorancia de la sangre (The Ignorance of Blood) (2014)
Memento (2000)
Spider-Man Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)
Down To Earth (1947)
Fallen Angel (1945)
The Thing From Another World (1951)
El Dorado (1966)
The Miracle Season (2018) ///
La ignorancia de la sangre (The Ignorance of Blood) (2014) Separate story strands never really come together or build thriller momentum, as intense Juan Diego Botto deals with an Islamic terrorist cell as well as the kidnapping of resolute Paz Vega's son. Fine Federico Jusid score.
Memento (2000) As fragmentary as its hero's memories, an always intriguing, frequently dynamic thriller keeps characters distant and emotional resonance elliptical. Conflicted Guy Pearce deals with confounding Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano. Structured rather than appealing.
Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) Light touch coasts on the energy of eager Spidey Tom Holland and appealing cast, highlighting the comic, while individual action set pieces provide variable impact. Michael Giacchino's snappy, sparkling score helps immeasurably. Enjoyably unremarkable.
Spider-Man Far From Home (2019) Breezy continuation of tone and good-natured spirit with more expansive use of European tourist spots. Structure remains retread rather than revealing, though Zendaya's MJ adds texture, while songs and score spark energy to mirror the comedy. Little actual threat subdues real tension.
Down To Earth (1947) Burnished with a seductive Technicolor glow, disdainful muse Rita Hayworth brings art to a Broadway-bound musical before finding love and populism. Soft satire and mediocre musical numbers feed a Mr Jordan follow up with heaven an eternal escape. Some funny moments.
Fallen Angel (1945) Vivid imagery conjures atmosphere of dread noir, as a stark coastal Californian town offers deceitful Dana Andrews manipulative opportunities with innocent Alice Faye even as he is undone by contrary Linda Darnell. Third Act melodramatic tension finally fizzles.
The Thing From Another World (1951) Told with typically Hawksian, fast paced, over-lapping dialog and a bluntly effective visual style, remote army and scientists in the Arctic find an alien craft buried in the ice and contrive to let a killer escape. Nicely etched characters promote tension and thrills.
El Dorado (1966) Robustly casual and good-natured, maintaining a brisk pace through both comedy and action, disabled hired gun John Wayne and washed up sheriff Dean Martin team with old timer Arthur Hunicutt and inexpert gunman James Caan to confront crooked land owners. Enjoyably unoriginal.
The Miracle Season (2018) Unapologetically predictable, with strangely anemic sports sequences before rousing finale, as school volleyball team recovers after talismanic leader's death. Determined coach Helen Hunt and grieving father William Hurt give depth to emotion.
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