Retro Review: ‘Frailty’ (2001)
Bill Paxton’s directorial debut is a well-crafted gothic thriller and one of the best films of the year. He does double duty, also playing father... Read More
Film Reviews
Retro Review: ‘Lantana’ (2002)
lantana (lan-tan-uh) n: a genus of tropical shrub with small, colorful blooms that hide a dense, thorny undergrowth. Lantana opens with a camera pushing through... Read More
Retro Review: ‘The Deep End’ (2001)
A mother’s work is never done. In fact, what does a mom do all day? Well, if you’re Margaret Hall in The Deep End, between... Read More
Retro Review: ‘Series 7: The Contenders’ (2001)
Reality meets satire in this completely insane and hysterical movie about the depths we will sink to and call it entertainment. The title refers to... Read More
Film Review: ‘The Banker’ comes up short on its promissory note
Apple had a lot riding on the success of The Banker, an historical race-based drama starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson and Nicholas Hoult, directed... Read More
Film Review: ‘Swallow’ is a provocative mouthful
A story about a pregnant housewife who starts compulsively eating inedible objects sounds like a gruesome, horrific film. Fortunately, Swallow diverts away from body horror... Read More
SXSW Review: John Leguizamo’s ‘Critical Thinking’ makes chess inspiring
John Leguizamo continues to create stories that matter; that give a face to underrepresented groups. With his feature directorial debut, (he previously directed the 2003... Read More
Film Review: ‘The Hunt’ aims for Trumpian satire but misses its target
Sensationalism is a powerful marketing tool: just ask ‘50s huckster William Castle, who marketed B-horror films on the promise of spine-tingling realism with The Tingler... Read More
Film Review: ‘Perfect Nanny’ rocks the cradle
The annual ‘Rendezvous with French Cinema‘ series is underway at the Film at Lincoln Center in New York, screening over 20 films through March 15th.... Read More
Film Review: Ben Affleck gives a career best performance in ‘The Way Back’
On the surface The Way Back comes off as just another sports movie, and the trailer would lead anyone to believe that. However, director Gavin... Read More
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