Film Review Archive
Full of crisp dialogue, “Clover” is an exciting, entertaining movie with wonderful twists and turns. Jon Abrahams’ amazing aesthetics deliver the goods with this comedic crime thriller filled with the luck of the Irish. Bumbling Irish twins Mickey (Jon Abrahams) and Jackie (Mark Webber) can’t catch a
One bloody, ballistic birthday bash, “VFW” is an amazing action-horror film full of nostalgia. Director Joe Begos’ badass filmography notches another awesome horror film to his resume. Vietnam vet Fred Parras (Stephen Lang) runs the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) bar and hangs out with his
Actions always speak louder than words. Jesse Eisenberg exceptionally embraces and portrays another amazing individual in the remarkable “Resistance.” The film opens up in Munich, Germany, on November 9, 1938, a.k.a. Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, when citizens terrorized their Jewish neighbors and destroyed Jewish-owned properties.
One of the year’s best surprises, “Blow The Man Down” is an exceptionally entertaining neo-noir. The amazing arrival of Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy’s dynamic directorial debut will wow you with a wonderful, witty coastal caper. “Blow The Man Down” takes place in Easter Cove, a
Rutger Hauer haunting from beyond the grave sounds stunning. However, remember pressure points can create a beautiful tone when properly controlling an instrument, but without the proper technique the music will be inconsistent. Sadly, such is the case with the stylized horror thriller “The Sonata.” Upon killing
Beautifully bizarre, “Bacurau” is a great genre-bending film and a wild, wonderful trip. Director Kleber Mendonça Filho ’s entertaining experimental movie makes an immediate impression that must be experienced! The film takes places in the fictional and titular Brazilian town of Bacurau. Although a poor place, this
Be prepared for a new quotable teen comedy. “Big Time Adolescence” is an exceptionally entertaining coming-of-age story highlighted by a stellar, star-making turn by Pete Davidson. Best friends come in all shapes and sizes, but nothing is stranger than befriending your sister’s ex-boyfriend. Despite being dumped for
Being bold means stepping up in social situations by disregarding risks and consequences. After all, actions speak louder than words and individuals always take notice. Set in a fantastical suburban world, Ian Lightfoot (Tom Holland) is about to turn 16-years-old and has always wanted to be like
An infectious, unique experience “The Whistlers” wows audiences with a creative concept. Romanian filmmaker Corneliu Porumboiu crafts a masterful neo-noir thriller filled with charming comedic moments. Bucharest police inspector Cristi (Vlad Ivanov) embarks on an adventure with the gorgeous Gilda (Catrinel Marlon), but not everything is as
One of rock’s most interesting groups, The Band, receives the doc treatment with a wonderfully delightful documentary “ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND,” inspired by Robbie Robertson’s bestselling memoir. The film focuses on Robertson’s journey and perspective of being involved in one of the most
Pigeonholing an actor because of a highly successful film series shouldn’t define them. Once again, Kristen Stewart stunningly dominates as the titular actress “Seberg.” After winning a talent contest, Jean Seberg (Stewart) made her film debut in Otto Preminger’s “Saint Joan” before becoming an icon in the
Hollywood’s best kept secret, Zoey Deutch, lights up the screen in one of the year’s best surprises with “Buffaloed.” Deutch demonstrates why she’s quickly becoming the next best thing. Twentysomething Peg Dahl (Deutch) has always dreamed big and been ambitious. Every year she’s become even more determined
