Category Archives: Ask Forrest
Ask Forrest: The end of an era
There are many things I enjoy about my job with the Reno Gazette-Journal, but the greatest by far is the opportunity to interact with readers. Since 2005, my Ask Forrest column has given me the opportunity to strike up conversations with … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: How ’bout Eckhart?
Question: About a week and a half ago, you reviewed “The Dark Knight” DVD release and gave it its deserved due. But you, as everybody has, elevated Heath Ledger to acting-sainthood, while the performance that I found most fascinating in … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Is Will Smith a good actor?
Question: When you contrast the beginning of Will Smith’s career against what he’s doing now, it’s startling. What do you think of him as an actor? Answer: It’s true that Smith’s early acting work — think “The Fresh Prince of … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Do you like any remakes?
Question: The new version of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” made me think about how many remakes we see in theaters. I know you sometimes criticize remakes for a lack of originality, but now and then we get a … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: What makes a Bond girl?
Question: Regarding a recent column you wrote about James Bond movies, I just want to confirm that you believe that Madonna was a Bond girl in “Die Another Day” with Halle Berry? Really? And you call yourself a film writer? … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: The art of criticism
Question: I am the movie reviewer for the entertainment supplement KUDOS of the Verde Independent newspaper in Arizona. A friend in Reno sent me a copy of your column (where you stated that you are not influenced by the opinions … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: How ’bout ‘The Terminator’?
Question: I have seen all the Terminator movies. I think “The Terminator” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” are awesome. “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” is good but doesn’t live up to the previous two. I would like your opinion. … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Which 007 films are best?
Question: Fans of spy films are awaiting the latest James Bond movie, “Quantum of Solace.” There have been a ton of Bond flicks, and I’m wondering which rank among your favorites? Answer: This question is harder than you might think … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Is Smith great?
Question: Writer-director Kevin Smith’s latest film, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” is about to open, and I’ve heard people argue that Smith is an excellent writer but terrible director. What do you think? Answer: I think he’s an excellent … Continue reading
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Ask Forrest: Is ‘Film Club’ good primer?
Question: I’ve been trying to catch up on movies and I recently read David Gilmour’s “The Film Club.” Do you think the films Gilmour discusses in the book are a good place to start? Answer: Absolutely. Gilmour’s list is good … Continue reading
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