Reviews
Celebrity (1998)
A more mature Woody Allen comedy
Kenneth Branagh does an uncanny imitation of Woody Allen throughout the movie. Too many cameos to keep track of. The classic Woody Allen character, when played by Kenneth Branagh, is more believable than in the past. He makes the same mistakes and has the same foibles, but isn't quite so wimpy.
It is a slightly more optimistic view of life then the usual -- and still very entertaining. It really is good to have some things in life that don't change -- the classic Woody Allen comedy is one of those things and still one of my favorites.
On the Beach (1959)
A masterpiece of suspense and introspection
This film presents a unique perspective on the consequences of nuclear war. By setting the action in Australia, the film presents the perspective of the innocent bystander - which most of us feel ourselves to be. The trip to San Francisco to search for the source of a radio signal symbolizes the hope of the hopeless. This film is a period piece from the Cold War era, but it is timeless in its ability to evoke our feelings about our own personal futures.