We’re a few weeks past the halfway mark of 2016, and before
summer winds down and Oscar season heats up, I thought it’d be fun to list the
best flicks I’ve seen so far in this year. As always, release dates are based
on American theatrical releases.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Top 66 I Love About The Insider (that no one talks about)
Michael Mann’s The
Insider is a smart, adult, corporate thriller that I gain more from every
time I watch it. I remember seeing it in the theater at age 14, sitting next to
my old man as he whispered to me what was happening, the fancy language of the
film consistently going over my head. I’ve always loved The Insider, but lately, I’ve become obsessed with its cinematography,
immaculate writing of such dry material, and the details packed in it. Perhaps
more than any of Mann’s films, The
Insider best encapsulates his insistence on not treating the audience like
idiots. You really have to pay
attention to this film to fully grasp everything that’s going on.
I typically cover already-popular films in this “No One
Talks About” series, but my sincere hope is that this post motivates some to
check out this somewhat forgotten masterpiece. Enjoy!