Interpretation Trumps Inspiration
Rather than merely join the chorus of those who dismissed Brian De Palma’s The Black Dahlia, and rather than cast a dissent from the general critical favor accorded The Illusionist, I’ll respond to critics I enjoy and respect whose perspectives on these movies differ significantly from mine.
Tagged: Brian De Palma, James Ellroy, Magic, Neil Burger, Reviews, The Black Dahlia, The Illusionist
Today marks the release of Brian De Palma’s adaptation of The Black Dahlia, and I’m torn.