Tag: 2005
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Kingdom of Heaven (Director’s Cut)
“There is so much done in Christendom of which Christ would be incapable.” Kingdom of Heaven (Ridley Scott, 2005) A masterpiece. A staggering achievement in filmmaking. One of the most gorgeous movies I’ve ever seen. The production design is off the charts. That team, as well as the costume design team, should have swept their…
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
“Do not play detective.” Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Shane Black, 2005) The directorial debut of one of the most successful and prolific screenwriters in Hollywood history. The use of voice-over narration, mid-scene pauses, and fourth-wall breaking indicates that the script was likely written in the mid-90s but wasn’t able to get produced until the mid…