Category Archives: Hollywood

‘Burn After Reading’

I discussed this new movie with Marc Gafni Friday afternoon. Marc: "It’s a rare movie that understands the subtlety and complexity of both masculine shadow and feminine shadow." Luke: As a religious person, I felt like I shouldn’t enjoy the … Continue reading

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Battle In Seattle

Mary Aloe produces this movie. I interviewed her in 2002. From the New York Times: Ed Araquel/Redwood Palms Pictures Charlize Theron in "Battle in Seattle." “Battle in Seattle” is a film that leaves bruises. A visceral fictionalized account of the … Continue reading

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I Love ‘Synecdoche, New York’

How can anyone who makes it with Michelle Williams ever feel sad or lonely? I know I’d be the happiest Jew in the world. I was laughing so hard at this movie that my date put her hand over my … Continue reading

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Disturbed By The Ideology Of ‘The Dark Knight’

From the New York Times: A fellow novelist, Andrew Klavan, has celebrated this reading: “A paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war.” Trace … Continue reading

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona Dialogue With Marc Gafni IV

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