Film Review Archive
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.
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
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
“The Wild Goose Lake” is a phenomenal pulp-noir about a gangster on the run. Director Diao Yinan’s stunning, stylized neo-noir is an absolutely amazing sensation. Set in the densely populated Wuhan province in China, small-time mob boss/gangster Zhou Zenong (Hu Ge) is desperately running for his life
Antoine Olivier Pilon makes a magnificent turn in “Most Wanted” with Josh Harnett solidifying his second coming. The clever crime thriller thoroughly entertains and is a most excellent experience. Ripped from the headlines, reporter Victor Malarek (Josh Hartnett) is looking for a story to save his floundering
An exhilarating examination of a complex controversial figure, “Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful” beautifully brings back the iconic photographer. Helmut Newton’s captivating cult status shines sublimely in this delightful documentary. German photographer Helmut Newton was a master photographer, who died tragically in a Los Angeles
Art is in the eye of the beholder. Despite engaging efforts, Jenny Slate struggles to find the perfect style to truly shine in “The Sunlit Night.” Aspiring painter Frances (Slate) can’t channel and capture the right style in the New York art scene after missing out on
“Widow of Silence” is a stunning story about social injustice with breathtaking cinematography. Clear your conscience and be prepared to open your heart with Praveen Morchhale’s latest effort. Death doesn’t come easy, especially for widows. Aasia’s (Shilpi Marwaha) husband disappeared several years ago in the Kashmir conflict,
As the titular “Guest of Honour,” David Thewlis’ performance is thoroughly enjoyable. Unfortunately, the rest of Atom Egoyan’s eccentric party doesn’t live up to the invitation. While preparing for her father’s funeral, music teacher Veronica (Laysla De Oliveira) confides her family’s secrets and past to Father Greg
Sigmund Freud’s fascinating last encounter is brought to life with a larger than life performance by Bruno Ganz. “The Tobacconist” showcases another amazing role by the versatile Bruno Ganz and is a fascinating film to discover. Searching for better opportunities to support his mother, sheltered seventeen-year-old Franz
Kick out the Jams and get ready for some Kidz Bop! From the director of “Soul Surfer,” Sean McNamara’s latest tune “Mighty Oak” struggles to find the right rhythm and genre. Up and coming San Diego band Army of Love seems to be going places with lead