Tag Archives: John Sayles

Saturday Matinee: The Secret of Roan Inish

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Luther Blissett

By Roger Ebert Source: RogerEbert.com One day, many years ago, an ancestor of Fiona spied a beautiful creature sunning by the sea. She was both woman and seal. We would call her a mermaid, but on that western coast of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Matewan

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Luther Blissett

From Wikipedia: Matewan (/ˈmeɪtwɒn/) is a 1987 American drama film written and directed by John Sayles [b. 9/28/50], and starring Chris Cooper (in his film debut), James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and Will Oldham, with David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: The Brother From Another Planet

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Luther Blissett

“The Brother From Another Planet” (1984) is a thinly veiled sci-fi race allegory from writer/director/editor/actor John Sayles. Joe Morton plays “the Brother” a mute alien slave who crash lands near Harlem while trying to evade his alien oppressors. The Brother … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Gridlock’d

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Luther Blissett

“Gridlock’d” (1997) is a film most people remember for featuring one of Tupac Shakur’s last starring roles (he was murdered in a shooting just two months after its completion). While Tupac’s performance as Spoon, a level-headed but drug-addicted jazz musician, … Continue reading →

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