This is the other Michael Keaton movie. The one that he
should’ve won an Oscar for. He wasn't even nominated. You know who won? Tom Hanks for "Forrest Gump." Unreal.
Directed by Ron Howard, this movie would’ve
DESTROYED today’s movies. Not only because it's a snap cracklin' actor's piece, but because it relies on one thing...story. No gimmicks. No tricks. Just the type of filmmaking you wish you saw again. This movie immerses you so deep into the world, I forgot where I was when I finished watching it.
“Birdman” wasn’t his best. In fact, it was
really subdued and angry (which I think out society seems to value these days).
“The Paper” transcends the subject. An amazing never ending energy that is
surprising in the sense that it is a forgotten movie.
I recall watching this movie as a teen and was impressed by
its construction. I beg you to watch this movie again. Every movement is choreographed
more exciting than any musical. Every performance and nuance of character at a
rat-tat-tat pace that rivals “The Front Page” or “His Girl Friday”. Both of
which was clearly influential. This movie moves. Guess what else? It’s all
dialogue driven. Nothing flashy. Just an ensemble of true filmmaking joy.
Seek this movie out.
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