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 | Sharky's Machine |
 | "A Pleasing Adaptation of a Good Book" | 2009-04-06 |
This film was based on the exotoc and exciting first novel by William Diehl. While it does away with much of the back story of the two bad guys--especially Victor--the stars and screenplay reflect well the gritty, sexy police drama of the novel. Rachel Ward is stunning as Domino, the $1000 a night hooker who becomes the subject both of Sharky's investigation (hence the term "machine" for his operation)and his sexual obsession. Burt Reynolds is excellent as the "cop on the edge," the supporting cast is great, especially Charles Durning and Bernie Casey, and the setting in Atlanta is fresh after all of the cop movies done in LA or NYC.
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 | Sharky's Machine |
| "A Pleasing Adaptation of a Good Book" | 2009-04-06 |
This film was based on the exotoc and exciting first novel by William Diehl. While it does away with much of the back story of the two bad guys--especially Victor--the stars and screenplay reflect well the gritty, sexy police drama of the novel. Rachel Ward is stunning as Domino, the $1000 a night hooker who becomes the subject both of Sharky's investigation (hence the term "machine" for his operation)and his sexual obsession. Burt Reynolds is excellent as the "cop on the edge," the supporting cast is great, especially Charles Durning and Bernie Casey, and the setting in Atlanta is fresh after all of the cop movies done in LA or NYC.
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 | Wire in the Blood - The Complete First Season (The Mermaids Singing / Shadows Rising / Justice Painted Blind) |
 | "Great start for a great series" | 2008-08-02 |
Season 1 of Wire (the only set of shows I had not previously seen) was as well made and engrossing as succeeding seasons have proven to be. Robson Green is perfectly cast as flawed psychologist Tony Hill, a man who empathizes with the criminals he helps to catch and whose compassion for the mentally ill does not interfere with his recognition of their guilt. Whether it's with Carol or Alex (his police contacts), he creates a relationship that is professional but with an underlying sexual tension. I hope this series continues to make new sets of shows for its devotees to enjoy.
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