Daily Archives: January 22, 2008

Bernard and Doris [2007] 1. He says, “I’m just going to adjust your pillow.” He brings her gently forward, as in an embrace, and cradles her. She smiles slightly, peaceful Then he releases her and she lays back against the … Continue reading →

Learning of Heath Ledger’s death has made me genuinely sad. It was his performance in Brokeback Mountain that really made that film work. The inwardness. It reminded me of Anthony Hopkins in Remains of the Day actually; so withdrawn that … Continue reading →