Milk

Milk

Focus Features etc.

November 26, 2008

Historical Drama

DVD

B-

I was really moved by this movie when I saw it in the theater, but rewatching it I felt more distant, I think partly because a lot of the supporting characters are barely sketched in.  Still, Penn remains solid as the title character.  Gus Van Sant directed, and I've tagged some of the real people who appear in archival footage.

Argo

Argo
Warner Bros.
October 12, 2012
Historical Drama
DVD
C

I tuned out before the rescue attempt but I did see the hostage-taking, which happened when I was eleven so I vaguely remember the events.  Affleck directed and plays Tony Mendez, whose book this is partially based on.  Carter and Brokaw appear in vintage news clips.