Hammerle On … “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Crip Camp” and “Sound of Metal”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle shares his takes on three Oscar-nominated films: “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Crip Camp” and “Sound of Metal”.
Robert Hammerle
Articles
Hammerle on… “Another Round,” “Land” and “Minari”
Criminal defense lawyer Bob Hammerle gives us his take on “Another Round,” “Land” and “Minari.”
Hammerle on… “Nomadland,” “MLK/FBI” and “First Cow”
Attorney Robert Hammerle reviews three new releases that left him contemplating: “Nomadland,” “MLK/FBI” and “First Cow.”
Hammerle on… “One Night in Miami,” The Dig”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says “One Night in Miami” is a towering achievement while “The Dig” is a charming gem.
Hammerle on… “Promising Young Woman,” “Pieces of a Woman” and “News of the World”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle is intrigued by Oscar-worthy performances in “Promising Young Woman,” “Pieces of a Woman” and “News of the World.”
Hammerle on… “Soul,” “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Mulan”
Lawyer Bob Hammerle gives us his take on three movies: “Soul,” “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Mulan.”
Hammerle on… “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Midnight Sky”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle has warm words for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and finds deep meaning in “The Midnight Sky.”
Hammerle on… “The Prom,” Christmas 2020
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle observes that the roller coaster ride of Netflix’s “The Prom” might not be too popular in its setting of the Hoosier State and shares memories of Christmases past.
Hammerle on… “Mank” and “Let Him Go”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle finds a gem in “Mank,” but fans of Kevin Costner might want to “Let Him Go.”
Hammerle on… “The Trial of the Chicago 7”
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” serves as a reminder of the turbulent 1960s that has relevance to social upheaval in our times, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle observes.
Hammerle on… The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Now what?
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been devasting to many, including me. She became only the second woman to serve on the court, and her reputation was legendary. In her memory, movie reviewer Bob Hammerle reprises his reviews of “RBG” and “On the Basis of Sex,” both released in 2018 and both of which should be required viewing for all law students.
Hammerle on … “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” “Tenet” and “The New Mutants”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle submits his first movie reviews of the pandemic era that might be called the good, the bad and the puzzling.
Hammerle on … Court humor: The sequel
I thought I would revisit a few court stories that hopefully you will find a bit amusing. Good grief, maybe we can laugh our way out of this lousy pandemic shutdown.
Hammerle on… Court humor
Even though court appearances are rare these days, let me reflect on some funny moments that I treasure.
Hammerle on… The importance of travel
While I hate to admit this, the pandemic has inflicted a miserable toll on me. As a criminal defense attorney, personal interaction with prosecutors and court staff has been eliminated. This has made it difficult to resolve tough cases when you are reduced to using Zoom and emails. Yet it is the inability to travel that has sucked the wind out of my sails.
Hammerle on… President Trump and the national loss of honor and dignity
I write this article on the day our federal government executed the first prisoner in 17 years. His name was Danny Lee, and he was put to death in Terre Haute, Indiana. Our state. The original judge, prosecutor and victims’ family opposed killing Lee because the co-defendant was more culpable and received life in prison. They were ignored while our president had time to commute the sentence of his buddy Roger Stone. No time for Lee, however.
Hammerle on… Baseball
“Field of Dreams” (1989) captures the essence of baseball. The immortal line, “If you build it, he will come,” will always reminds me of my late father. As kids, he played catch with me and my brothers in a field near our house, and I still see him waving at me when I drive by that location in Batesville. As baseball tries to play a short season, I am reminded of my love of the game.
Hammerle on … Movies and outrage over George Floyd’s death
Movies provide a reminder that helps explain the emotional national outrage after the brutal death of George Floyd.
Hammerle on… The death of movie theaters
There was a great article in the New York Times on May 15 entitled “Movie Theaters Are on the Brink. Can Wine and Cheese Save Them?” The writer, James B. Stewart, pointed out several things that should scare all movie fans.
Hammerle On … Love lost and the painful reality of saying goodbye
Offering a couple of classic movie recommendations, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle also offers fond remembrances of attorney friends and their loved ones.