Monthly Archives: December 2009

Hiatus

By Administrator | Published: Sunday, December 27, 2009
I started Kill Fee in 2005 as a kind of clearinghouse for writing clips and blog musings, and now four years later I’ve decided to retire the site’s blog aspect. I’m still planning to maintain the homepage as a static site with links to reviews and updates for new articles—so please do check back—but my [...]
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Tarantino or Crisp

By Administrator | Published: Saturday, December 26, 2009
Which Quentin said: If someone isn’t killed within the first seven minutes of a movie, I’m disappointed? Answer.
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Broken Embraces

By Administrator | Published: Sunday, December 6, 2009
I hope Pedro Almódovar wins a Golden Globe or an Oscar for Broken Embraces. Not because I loved the movie, but because I like his speeches. He is funny and never afraid to be political and I am always grateful for that combination. Everyone gets mad at Sean Penn when he gives a speech. This [...]
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The Group

By Administrator | Published: Saturday, December 5, 2009
It begins with shoes. Shots of women’s shoes. Oxfords, pumps, heels. I find this very auspicious. The whole thing is off to a promising start. The theater at the 92nd Y’s annex in Tribeca is small and so it feels a bit like a private screening. Hilton Als gave a charming introduction, and you can bring alcohol [...]
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