Movie Reviews Archive
What if I told you the best spy movie of the year was actually a documentary? Director Taghi Amirani’s captivating “Coup 53” is a thriller for the ages. In 1953, the newly democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh positioned himself as a premier world leader and a
Coming-of-age stories seem so run of the mill nowadays it’s hard to distinguish one from the other. However, “Words on Bathroom Walls” is a compassionate, courageous story that delicately addresses disorders and is extremely relatable film for teenagers. High school is rough for all teenagers regardless of
Everyone deserves to be a winner, even if it’s just for one day. “You Cannot Kill David Arquette” provides a triumphant comeback and an exceptionally entertaining movie that will make you laugh and cry. As the youngest member of the Arquette acting family, David Arquette always has
Nordic noir “A White, White Day” is a sensational slow-burn and an incredibly, intense Icelandic movie. Acclaimed Director Hlynur Pálmason’s sublime sophomore effort doesn’t disappoint. In a remote Icelandic town, police chief Ingimundur (Ingvar Sigurdsson) struggles with the death of his wife. Despite his wife tragically passing
Certain celebrities transcend the entertainment world and astonishing athletes transform the world with the mere mention of their name. Tony Hawk’s influence is undeniable and from a video game, “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,” multiple generations of gamers and skateboarders were born. Ludvig Gür’s delightful documentary “Pretending I’m
Annabelle Dexter-Jones scares up the screen in the survival story “Ravage.” It’s a frighteningly fun and fresh film perfect for a double feature and a fantastic fix for horror fans everywhere. Wild-life nature photographer Harper Sykes (Annabelle Dexter-Jones) is on assignment in the secluded Watchatoomy Valley woods.
“Night Out” is a mish-mash of Gregg Araki meets rave culture with an interesting interpretation of Berlin nightlife. “Night Out” captures your attention from the get go and takes you on a ride. There’s nothing like a wild weekend in Berlin. After all, the city comes to
“Out Stealing Horses” is an entertaining examination about memories and possesses an emotionally eloquent and stunning performance by the spectacular Stellan Skarsgård. Writer/director Hans Petter Moland delivers an amazing adaptation about memory loss and is a must watch! Death doesn’t always define us, but how we cope
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau remains an interesting character actor and allows himself to frequently tackle challenging projects. Sadly, his latest effort “Exit Plan” is a depressing Danish drama mystery. Insurance claims investigator Max (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) appears to have an ideal life with a loving wife Laerke (Tuva Novotny) and
Melina Leon’s magnificent monochrome style sizzles for a delightful debut with “Song Without A Name” highlighted by elegant, entertaining cinematography. However, it lacks the oomph one would expect resulting in a “Roma” repeat. Based on true events and set in Peru during the late 1980s, an indigenous
Zhang Yimou’s award-winning and stunning “Shanghai Triad” finally makes its breathtaking Blu-ray debut in North America. After almost 25 years, Yimou’s celebrated Chinese criminal thriller remains an elegant, exquisite entertaining gangster film. Set in the criminal underworld of Shanghai during the 1930s, we see the film through
Alright barflies grab a drink and light up a smoke, it’s Bukowski time. Charles Bukowski fans can rejoice and remember the iconic literary figure with some wonderful unseen footage. Bukowski’s wild wisdom and whit will pair nicely with wine for a fun evening experience. Recently rediscovered rare