Edgar Wright – FilmFest Salon

Film: “Last Night In Soho”

I had been anticipating Edgar Wright’s “Last Night in Soho” for months. My film tastes were formed in th ’60’s, and I was eager to see the take on the era from a current auteur. Having seen it, I know it was a personal work for him. With the assistance of co-scripter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, he […]

Film: “Baby Driver”

By filmfestsalonJuly 13, 2017Film Review Blogauteur, car chases, Don Siegel, Edgar Wright, Elza Gonzalez, Goodfellas, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Lily James, The Driver, The French Connection, The Godfather, Walter Hill

This adrenaline-rush movie gets the job done, and lovers of stylish movie action – which certainly includes me – will want to see it more than once. Still, British cult auteur Edgar Wright has made some questionable choices that stand in the way of total satisfaction. The title hero, who actually goes by the name […]