Spring Breakers – Opening Sequence Having been at TIFF this month, attempting to select favorite scenes without going entirely overboard– well, it may not exactly be as drastic as Sophie’s choice, but that is the first label that comes to mind. Spring Breakers is one of many very strong showings from Toronto this year, and …
Arbitrage Directed by Nicolas Jarecki Written by Nicolas Jarecki USA and Poland, 2012 If Arbitrage has a theme, it’s desperation. The CEO of a trading firm is desperate to remain solvent and not go to jail for the rest of his life for committing massive fraud. A young black man with ties to the CEO …
Arbitrage Directed by Nicholas Jarecki Written by Nicholas Jarecki USA/Poland, 2012 It’s starting to look like you need an Economics degree to watch movies. Last year, there was a small gem of film called Margin Call that, despite its incredibly legalese name, managed to be a gripping and insightful look into the backstabbing and ass-covering …
Arbitrage Directed by Nicholas Jarecki Screenplay by Nicholas Jarecki 2012, USA / Poland Filled with adulterous sex, betrayal and bribery Arbitrage along with its all star cast should not fail to entertain as it does. All the flash associated with it doesn’t produce a film that’s outrageous or compelling enough to keep the audience from …