Movie Review: “Wine Country” has notes of real-life SNL friendship, but the aftertaste falls flat
There’s been a lot of conversation in film circles lately about the audience that a particular movie is... Read More »
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Movie Review: ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ is most certainly not another “Zodiac”
When I went to Netflix to watch Joe Berlinger’s new film about America’s most notorious serial killer, Ted... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Man Who Killed Don Quixote’ is a funny (if unhinged) adventure from Terry Gilliam
“We must always believe in ourselves…whatever the cost. It is our story, Sancho…” What most resonated with me... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Under the Silver Lake’ drowns amid its lofty influences
“Lot of skunks in Los Angeles, especially on the east side.” The main character in Under the Silver... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Unicorn Store’ is a colorful directorial debut for Brie Larson
Movies have long been an art form focused on the power of dreams. In Brie Larson’s directorial debut... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Highwaymen’ is a strong film, even if not an ultimately great one
As I watched The Highwaymen, Netflix’s new film directed by John Lee Hancock, my mind often drifted to... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Triple Frontier’ gets too greedy with its narrative
Netflix’s new film Triple Frontier had me intrigued before I saw a single frame. Any film with Oscar... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Paddleton’ may shift tones, but it earns the ability to do so
Sometimes when talking about movies, we say that a film is “tonally inconsistent.” Which, I guess, means that... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ is an impressive debut from Chiwetel Ejiofor
“Ngati mphepo yofika konse – God is as the wind, which touches everything.” “The wind blows wherever it... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘High Flying Bird’ is flashy fun with acute perception
There are few relationships as paradoxical as that between star athletes and the fans that follow them. On... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ hacks off more than it can handle
I watched David Lynch’s masterful film Mulholland Drive just days before I watched Velvet Buzzsaw on Netflix. Maybe... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘IO’ is a jumbled, spoon-feeding mess of a film
As Netflix’s new film IO begins, you get a sense that there’s a fascinating theme building. With voiceover,... Read More »
Movie Review: A strong cast and moving story make ‘1985’ an underappreciated gem
We all crave communication. We want to be in control of what we share about ourselves and with... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Roma’ is an incredible achievement across the board
It has been apparent for quite some time now that Alfonso Cuarón is one of the most gifted... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Christmas Chronicles’ is a family Christmas tale that leaves some to be desired
A favorite Christmas tradition of mine is when we are at my in-law’s house and we watch old... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ is the perfect canvas for the unique art of the Coen Brothers
Life is uncertain. Bad things happen that cannot be explained. Our lives are not always fair. In fact,... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ is a jumbled film that parallels the life of Orson Welles himself
It is to be expected that a film which took over 40 years to make and was completed... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’ is a story that isn’t worth the acting and direction that supports it
We wonder at poets. I think it’s because we know that they see the world differently than most... Read More »
Movie Review: ’22 July’ is an important film, though slightly mishandled
There may be questions in your mind after watching 22 July, the latest film from director Paul Greengrass,... Read More »
Movie Review: ‘Private Life’ is a funny, emotional story and one of 2018’s best films
Every film has a story. Good films are built upon a good one. But even good films can... Read More »
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