Film Review Archive

Climate change certainly continues to be a challenging conversation. Director Damon Gameau’s latest entertaining effort, “2040” makes it more manageable. What will the world look like in 20 years? Inspired by his daughter Violet, director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey pondering what the future will look

Imagine befriending the person who turned your life upside down. Such is the stranger than fiction story of “The Painter and the Thief.” Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova recently moved to Norway and while conducting an exhibit at Galleri Nobel, two of her most prized paintings, “Chloe &

Neon’s niche in producing and releasing unbelievable, unique documentaries dominates once again with “Spaceship Earth.” The incredible, innovative and inspiring story sizzles onscreen proving Neon is becoming spectacularly synonymous with genuine, great films. In 1991, science fiction and counterculture combined to create an unbelievable concept, Biosphere 2,

Being in denial is one thing, but Annette Bening should stick to American accents. “Hope Gap” fails to resonate and reiterates a single miscast lead can derail a film’s potential. After 29 years of marriage, Edward (Bill Nighy) is leaving his wife Grace (Annette Bening) for another

Don’t do it. Avoid “Arkansas” at all costs. Clark Duke’s directorial debut is an excruciating experience despite a compelling cast. Deep in the South, the Dixie Mafia rules the land filled with despicable degenerates and drug dealers. Allegiances aren’t aligned in families like in the Cosa Nostra

Alice Wu works wonders with her sophomore effort “The Half of It.” Touching teen stories seem to be making a comeback and this is one coming-of-age story absolutely worthy of your attention. Introvert Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) is a shy senior student, who makes money by writing

History has never felt more alive than with “Robert the Bruce.” Angus Macfadyen reprises the titular character with his own film and finishes what “Braveheart” should’ve been about, how Scottish identity truly came into fruition. Robert the Bruce (Macfadyen) fought for Scotland’s freedom by uniting the Scottish

Wendi McLendon-Covey captures your heart in the interesting indie “Blush.” Unfortunately, it’s a film without enough focus and too much familiarity. Obsessive-compulsive suburban mother Cathy Thyne (Wendi McLendon-Covey) might be your typical go-getter housewife. At Lincoln Middle School, she’s the unofficial head of the PTA with the