Charlie Kaufman, man! Mad as a bus! But also a bone fide genius, in my book. And I do have a book. Has done for writing movies what David Lynch has done for directing them. Always interesting and worthy of conversation. Always accessible? Not so much. And this quirky gem is perhaps his zenith or … Continue reading I’m Thinking of Ending Things
I have been absent from The Wasteland for a while. And, to be honest, I'm not watching as many movies as I used to. You know how it is: work, work, work. And sadly I don't get paid for this... but I do miss it. Often I watch something, then write a post about it … Continue reading True Story Triple Bill
Virtual game nights over Zoom have been a big part of many lockdown experiences, so, if you haven't already, check out this fun, disposable comedy starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams. The two ever reliable leads make this 100 minute romp something worth doing, pitched as it is to tickle you on a superficial level … Continue reading Game Night
Ever wondered what happened to Jessie after he drove away with his life and his freedom at the end of the superlative Breaking Bad? Yeah, kind of... I mean, I was happy to leave it alone and ambiguous, but show runner writer and director Vince Gilligan thought it might be a good thing to show … Continue reading El Camino
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