Two Movies to Watch today after decorating you Christmas tree.
Woman Of The Hour
The movie Woman Of The Hour is based on the life of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on the TV show The Dating Game in 1978. The film focuses on the events that unfolded during and after the game. It marks Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, in which she also stars. Is it worth watching? For a casual watch at home, it’s fine—don’t expect too much!
Pros
I’m always intrigued by movies about serial killers, especially when they’re based on real people.
It features some interesting directorial choices.
The production design is solid.
It picks up momentum toward the end.
It addresses the patriarchal norms of the era while also commenting on social structures.
Some scenes create an effective sense of threat toward the killer’s victims.
The back-and-forth with flashbacks adds a positive layer to the story.
The cinematography is impressive.
Cons
There’s no real character development, making it hard for viewers to connect with anyone.
It includes unnecessary scenes that could have been cut.
You might disagree, but Anna Kendrick doesn’t do much for me as an actress.
Here too, I found her performance rather flat.
For a good portion, it feels a bit verbose.
The killer didn’t come across as truly menacing—only in certain moments did he feel genuinely chilling.
American Gigolo
The 1980 film that made Richard Gere famous was, at first, a major… failure. When it hit theaters, critics tore it apart, and audiences were divided—some found it too risqué and didn’t want such a decadent portrayal of America, while others didn’t mind seeing a fully naked, handsome man on screen.
According to the plot, Julian Kay provides various "services" to wealthy, lonely women, as well as to the wives of politicians and businessmen. When one of these women is murdered, the police suspect him, and no one steps forward to defend him.
I’d call it mediocre to boring, especially given its subject matter—it feels a bit flat.
Richard Gere, while photogenic, doesn’t deliver much in terms of acting in this film (or maybe in general).
The ending is predictable.
It lacks the intensity a film like this needs.