Tag Archives: Robert Rodriguez

The Faculty - * *

Posted on December 25, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

And another film rolls out of the teen-horror factory. But, The Faculty shows promise: it has some decent talent attached, and seems to be a change of pace from your run-of-the-mill serial killer stalking teenagers film. Is it any good? … Continue reading →

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Full Tilt Boogie - * *

Posted on July 31, 1998 by Madeleine Williams

Most documentaries about the making of a movie are purely promotional tools. Occasionally, you’ll run across a documentary such as Hearts of Darkness, which breaks all the boundaries and reveals something beyond the mundane techniques of the filmmaking process. Full … Continue reading →

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From Dusk Til Dawn - * *

Posted on January 19, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino have produced an exquisite bloodbath of a horror film, which revels in gore and violence. If that first sentence hasn’t already scared you away, be warned that although better than many other films of its … Continue reading →

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Four Rooms - [No Tickets]

Posted on December 25, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

A stunt anthology blunders horrifically. The four hip directors, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Andre Rockwall, and Alison Anders join forces, each directing a supposedly comic segment of this film. The setting is a posh Hollywood hotel on New Year’s Eve, … Continue reading →

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Desperado - * * * 1/2*

Posted on August 25, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

A wonderfully exciting and hypnotic action film. A fast paced mix of humor and ultraviolence work well in this sequel to El Mariachi. Antonio Banderas is very good in the central role as the enigmatic mariachi, consumed by his thirst … Continue reading →

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