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 people of all sorts. Sometimes our interactions have been as simple as me finding the title [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Ask Forrest’
January 5, 2009
Ask Forrest: The end of an era
December 30, 2008
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 the film has been mostly ignored by all media. Of course, I’m referring to Aaron [...]
December 19, 2008
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 Bel-Air” — wasn’t exactly Oscar material. But, with maturity, he’s become one of the most exciting [...]
December 12, 2008
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 good one. What are some remakes you do like?
Answer: You’re right that I don’t generally [...]
December 5, 2008
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? Anybody could easily go to Google to confirm the facts. There you clearly will see [...]
November 29, 2008
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 of other film critics). I want to tell you that I totally agree, and I [...]
November 21, 2008
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.
Answer: You’ve got a future as a film critic “» at least one who thinks like [...]
November 7, 2008
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 because of the sheer quantity of product. If you include “Casino Royale” (1967) and “Never Say [...]
October 31, 2008
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 writer and excellent director.
While it’s true that Smith isn’t the most stylish filmmaker, the majority of [...]
October 24, 2008
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 because it is well rounded. It includes not only American classics but a number of foreign [...]
