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Some simulations shouldn’t seem sentient, yet for incredible reasons these soporific storylines in alternate realities continue letting you down. For his first film in seven years, Mike Cahill’s “Bliss” is a bereft, mind-bending love story starring Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek. Recently divorced, Greg (Owen Wilson) is
Nostalgia never grows old, nor do our spirits. Lance Oppenheim’s orgiastic documentary definitely delights with his wonderful examination of a Florida retirement community in “Some Kind of Heaven.” Taking place in the Villages, America’s largest retirement community in Florida, “Some Kind of Heaven” examines the unique utopia
After taking off a few weeks, it’s great to be back writing again. Now normally I make a point to have my Top 10 Films of The Year ready (at the latest by December 31st), but recognizing what a bizarre year 2020 has been, it seemed suitable
Rarely can I recall a filmmaker following up an Academy Award winning film with an even more magnificent movie. Such is the case with Bryan Fogel’s fantastic documentary “The Dissident.” On October 2, 2018, Washington Post journalist and critic of the Saudi Arabian government, Jamal Khashoggi, walked
Rachel Brosnahan has lived up to her marvelous title after three terrific seasons of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and is looking to breakthrough with film. “I’m Your Woman” is understandably a strong showcase for one of the most highly sought-out performers right now, but can Brosnahan carry
Sometimes you look at a title and wonder, did the filmmakers purposely go out of their way to make a half-ass movie inspired by the title on purpose? Despite a fun film directorial debut with “Let’s Be Cops,” Luke Greenfield’s gap is a staggering sidestep with a
Certain celebrities are always amazing, no matter what movie they’re involved in, which is exactly why I wanted to watch “Ammonite.” Kate Winslet works wonders once again in arguably her finest film performance to date and has a stunning scene partner with the sensational Saoirse Ronan. In
Hollywood’s history continues capturing the hearts of moviegoers seamlessly generation after generation. Classic Hollywood has helped inspire fan films around the world to attend arthouse revivals, special screenings, drive-ins and various film festivals celebrating its rich history to learn about the past. There’s something invigorating and inspiring
The best documentary filmmaker right now is not named Alex Gibney, Steven James or Michael Moore, but Alex Winter. Once again, Winter wows audiences and takes them on a most excellent adventure with “Zappa.” Frank Zappa’s impact and influence is undeniable in the music industry. He was
Classic Costner wrangles you with his latest pseudo-western. Kevin Costner and Diane Liane headline the gripping thriller, “Let Him Go.” Retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) and Margaret (Diane Lane) are aging ranchers living in Montana maintaining a wonderful life with their son James (Ryan Bruce), daughter-in-law
What the $@%! was that? Aaron Wolf’s primordial premise for the horror/thriller “Tar” is somehow a cross between a student film, a B-movie and a porno, but without the campiness and nudity. Lying dormant for the past 40,000, ancient creatures roamed the wetlands and were once revered
Some surprises are just too good to keep hidden, but Borat’s most glorious return during this perplexing pandemic proves the right remedy. Sacha Baron Cohen brilliantly delivers another disturbing, dedicated and devastatingly hilarious performance in “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime For Make
