The T-shirts are probably being printed already. Journeyman doesn’t land the punches you’d expect from a boxing movie. In his second film as a director, Paddy Considine plays Matty, an ageing champion who suffers an unexplained brain injury in his final fight. Performances are excellent but, as this is essentially a disability weepie, I needed […]
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‘Journeyman’ Trailer: Paddy Considine’s Boxing Film is a Gut-Punching Drama
Paddy Considine isn’t a household name in the least, but there’s a chance that you sorta, kinda recognize his face – when it’s not bruised and battered like it is in the Journeyman trailer, that is. Considine has carved out a niche for himself as a supporting player in everything from quirky British comedies to Hollywood action films. He’s […]
This Week In Trailers: Journeyman, The Final Year, The Godfathers of Hardcore, 15: A Quinceañera Story, The Other Side of Hope
Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? This week […]