Book Review: The Films of Sam Mendes - Under One Hour

'The Films of Sam Mendes - Under One Hour' by Michael Jolls

Review by Bob Ignizio

There are some directors whose style and recurring themes make it easy to label them as "auteurs". Even casual film fans have some understanding of the techniques Hitchcock uses to be the "Master of Suspense", the particular voice they can expect from a Spike Lee joint, the witty (and often profane) dialogue and hip musical soundtrack that make a Tarantino film, the visual style and complex themes to be found in a Kubrick movie.

But there are other filmmakers who, even though they are consistent in the quality of their work, don't immediately stand out. Directors who, despite a strong body of work, we can sometimes take for granted. For me, one such filmmaker is Sam Mendes.

North Coast Movie News September 27, 2010

Saturday October 2^nd – Author Mike White will be dropping by Visible Voice Books at 1023 Kennilworth in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood this Saturday October 2^nd at 7pm. Mike is in town promoting his new book Impossibly Funky: A Cashiers Du Cinemart Collection. The book collects several articles from White's excellent film magazine Cashiers Du Cinemart (as well as 13.2% new stuff, the cover boasts).

Friday October 1^st through Sunday October 3^rd – The Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo celebrates its 10^th anniversary. If you're a fan of trashy drive-in and exploitation movies, this is the place to be. Guests include “Godfather of Gore” H.G Lewis, I Spit on Your Grave star Camille Keaton, and Phantasm series stalwart Reggie Bannister. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn located at 15471 Royalton Road in Strongsville, OH. For more info, visit the Cinema Wasteland website.