JARHEAD (2005)

 

Directed By: Sam Mendes Written By: William D. Broyles Jr.  Based on the book By: Anthony Swafford  Cinematography: Roger Deakins  Editor: Walter Murch 

Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, Ming Lo, Brian Geraghty, Scott Macdonald 

A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.

EMPIRE OF LIGHT (2022)

 

Written & Directed By: Sam Mendes  Cinematography: Roger Deakins  Editor: Lee Smith 

Cast: Olivia Colman, Michael Ward, Colin Firth, Toby Jones, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moore, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Monica Dolan, Rob Cook 

Hilary is a cinema manager struggling with her mental health, and Stephen is a new employee longing to escape the provincial town where he faces daily adversity. Together they find a sense of belonging and experience the healing power of music, cinema, and community.

SPECTRE (2015)

Directed By: Sam Mendes 
Written By: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade & Jez Butterworth 
Story By: John Logan, Neal Purvis & Robert Wade 
Based On Characters Created By: Ian Fleming 
Cinematography By: Hoyte Van Hoytema 
Editor: Lee Smith 


Cast: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista, Rory Kinnear, Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Stephanie Sigman 

A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

AWAY WE GO (2009)

Directed By: Sam Mendes 
Written By: Dave Eggars & Vendela Vida 
Cinemantography By: Ellen Kuras 
Editor: Sarah Flack 

 Cast: Maya Rudolph, John Krasinski, Carmen Ejogo, Catherine O’Hara, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Hamilton, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Daniels, Chris Messina, Melanie Lynskey, Paul Schneider

SKYFALL (2012): Jeff's Review

Directed By: Sam Mendes 
Written By: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade & John Logan 
Based on Characters by: Ian Flemming 
Cinematography By: Roger Deakins 
Editor: Sturat Baird 


Cast: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Berenice Marlohe, Albert Finney, Rory Kinnear