Reds. 1981 Paramount Pictures.
Starring: Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosinski, Jack Nicholson, Paul Sorvino, M. Emmet Walsh, Gene Hackman (uncredited)
Notable Witnesses: George Jessel, Henry Miller
Director: Warren Beatty
Buy Reds (25th Anniversary Edition) from Amazon.
Warren Beatty co-wrote, produced, directed and starred in this epic film ("epic" in this case meaning the size and ambition of the project, not meaning that it's a "must see this very second" film) about the life of the American journalist and communist activist John Reed. Reed chronicled the Russian Revolution in his 1919 book Ten Days That Shook the World, and is known as one of the very few Americans buried within the Kremlin. The movie also features testimony in between scenes from real life people who knew Reed and his companion Louise Bryant (Keaton), including appearances from George Jessel and Henry Miller.
Reds won three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Beatty (it was nominated for twelve Oscars).
Good movie, but I really do not believe it should have run over three hours, as it started to run out of steam after the intermission. Recommended.
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Bulworth
Bulworth. 1998 20th Century Fox.
Starring: Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden, Isaiah Washington, Christine Baranski, Amiri Baraka
Director: Warren Beatty
Available at Amazon.
Senator Jay Bulworth (Beatty) is losing his re-election bid to a fiery young opponent, which leads to a nervous breakdown. After going without sleeping or eating for three days, he takes out a $10 million insurance policy on himself while arranging his own assassination. The policy is arranged in exchange for a favorable vote for the insurance policy. With only a few days to go, Bulworth undergoes a drastic turn politically and personally. Drinking before a scheduled speech at an African-American church, the senator throws out his prepared speech in favor of improvising truthful remarks to any questions directed to him. Most of the churchgoers are horrified, but Bulworth gains one notable new follower, Nina (Berry). She and two of her friends get a ride in Bulworth's limo to an after-hours club where the senator gains respect for hip-hop culture, which he exploits fully at later public appearances.
Bulworth's new attitude makes him a media sensation, which also re-energizes his campaign. He also learns that Nina was the one given the hit contract, but refused to carry out the assassination. Unfortunately, the senator despite his newfound popularity still might not make it until Election Day.
Beatty's performance was fantastic. Recommended movie.
Starring: Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden, Isaiah Washington, Christine Baranski, Amiri Baraka
Director: Warren Beatty
Available at Amazon.
Senator Jay Bulworth (Beatty) is losing his re-election bid to a fiery young opponent, which leads to a nervous breakdown. After going without sleeping or eating for three days, he takes out a $10 million insurance policy on himself while arranging his own assassination. The policy is arranged in exchange for a favorable vote for the insurance policy. With only a few days to go, Bulworth undergoes a drastic turn politically and personally. Drinking before a scheduled speech at an African-American church, the senator throws out his prepared speech in favor of improvising truthful remarks to any questions directed to him. Most of the churchgoers are horrified, but Bulworth gains one notable new follower, Nina (Berry). She and two of her friends get a ride in Bulworth's limo to an after-hours club where the senator gains respect for hip-hop culture, which he exploits fully at later public appearances.
Bulworth's new attitude makes him a media sensation, which also re-energizes his campaign. He also learns that Nina was the one given the hit contract, but refused to carry out the assassination. Unfortunately, the senator despite his newfound popularity still might not make it until Election Day.
Beatty's performance was fantastic. Recommended movie.
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