Large Impact, Small Reputation: “The Conversation”

Main Image – Gene Hackman in the movie “The Conversation.”(Rialto Pictures) Opening shot of a park from above. Jazz can be heard as a woman’s voice is joined in by a man’s. As we get closer to the environment of this park, a sound of distortion introduces the viewer to what will become the movie’s plot. Harry Caul, a PI, investigates at the request of … Continue reading Large Impact, Small Reputation: “The Conversation”

The Old Age of Hollywood: Babylon

Mesmerizing, shocking, incredible, surprising, and classic. The same director of La La Land and Whiplash, Damien Chazelle, leaves audiences stunned by his use of visuals, music, and storytelling to communicate the tale of Babylon. As the title of the movie states this is a story resembling one of an ancient city called Babylon. A city left in ruins but filled with remarkable achievements for the … Continue reading The Old Age of Hollywood: Babylon