movie review Archive
(Note: The original movie review for “The Outpost” was published on July 2nd) “The Outpost” is a genuine, gritty and compelling war thriller worthy of your attention. Rod Lurie’s latest movie mesmerizes in an explosive, entertaining salute to heroism. Based on the “N.Y. Times” bestseller “The Outpost:
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
Splish splash, we’ve got a redundant rehash with “A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story.” Some surf days possess plentiful waves, but sadly this excruciating experience seems endlessly drifting away in the ocean hoping for a tasty wave to arrive. Filmmaker Dana Brown directed a
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
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
Maybe music and lyrics shouldn’t have been the focus. “The Cuban” can’t overcome a melodically monotonous, mundane story despite an amazing award pedigree. Pre-med student Mina Ayoub (Ana Golja) has given up on her dream to become a singer. After being orphaned as a child in Afghanistan,
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
