Film Reviews

Film Review: ‘The Exorcist’ doc ‘Leap of Faith’ is a Friedkin echo chamber but still a devil of a good time

The last time I saw The Exorcist in the theater (for its re-release in 2010) I got so anxious that I made… Read More

November 17, 2020

Film Review: ‘Run’ is packed with terror and well-crafted, compelling performances

(Allen Fraser/Hulu) Run starts swiftly. The second feature picture by Aneesh Chaganty (Searching) once again proves the director's extensive talent for… Read More

November 16, 2020

Film Review: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’

(Lacey Terrell/NETFLIX) Ron Howard is one of those directors who is really hard to categorize. He has won an Oscar… Read More

November 16, 2020

Film Review: ‘Breaking Fast’ finds color outside the lines of the traditional gay rom-com

In a year filled with devastating news and several anxiety attacks, I’ve found solace in the fact the gay rom-com… Read More

November 16, 2020

Amplify! Film Fest review: Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut ‘Falling’ is misguided and reductive

(Courtesy of Sundance Institute) It’s truly remarkable just how much Viggo Mortensen has mellowed out over time. After reinventing himself… Read More

November 13, 2020

Film Review: ‘Mank’ takes aim at the Hollywood machine and rarely misses

INT. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – OFFICE – DAY – 2020 Movie studios are struggling, going under even. We're in the middle… Read More

November 6, 2020

Film Review: ‘The Life Ahead’ for Sophia Loren May Spell More Oscar Gold

Regine de Lazzaris / Netflix It’s been 10 years since acting legend Sophia Loren graced our screens. The Life Ahead… Read More

October 29, 2020

Film Review: Riz Ahmed stuns again in ‘Mogul Mowgli,’ Bassam Tariq’s powerful exploration of cultural identity

Riz Ahmed is on a roll this year. Following his titanic, career-best performance as a drummer on a journey of… Read More

October 29, 2020

NEWFEST Reviews: ‘Cowboys,’ ‘Rūrangi,’ ‘The Strong Ones,’ and ‘Tahara’

In her second dispatch of NewFest, Sara Clements reviews Cowboys, Rūrangi, The Strong Ones and Tahara. Don't miss her first… Read More

October 28, 2020

Film Review: ‘March For Dignity’ doc powerfully explores the bravery of Tbilisi Pride

In James Eames’ pertinent documentary, the rumbles of a revolution begin to reverberate. It begins in the subdued streets of… Read More

October 28, 2020

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