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Quills (2000)
Classic Terrific Film
Like all the great classic films, "Quills" is a film that never leaves you. The roles of the fabulous actors (Geoffrey Rush, Joaquin Phoenix, Kate Winslet, Michael Caine, etc.) were written by the amazing Doug Wright who just won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony award for his new play "I Am My Own Wife". The genius director, Philip Kaufman, who directed "The Unbearale Lightness of Being" and "The Right Stuff" serves up another masterpiece here. This film is so moving and funny that it bears seeing again and again. Geoffrey Rush as the Marquis gives one of the great performances of all-time. He gives his edgiest and most brilliant performance to date. Kate Winslet and Joaquin Phoenix are two of the most amazing young actors in the world. The brilliant Michael Caine gives his most evil performance to date. In all, a wonderful, movie.
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972)
Terrific Western
This is a terrific film with an amazing performance by Robert Duvall.
The cast is excellent and the direction by Philip Kaufman (THE RIGHT STUFF) is visceral and exciting. This film captures the energy of the real Old West. The film takes place in 1876 when the U.S. was just taking shape as a nation. Wonderful new contraptions are coming into being which fascinate the outlaws. Duvall plays the famous, often psychopathic outlaw Jesse James. Duvall is like a demon possessed and dangerous as a coiled snake. This film shows off what a wonderful actor he is. There is a rollicking energy to this often humorous and alternately tragic film that captivates the viewer. I cannot recommend this film enough. IT IS A