The Wolfpack
The Wolfpack is an emotionally wrenching and utterly fascinating peek into the wild, fantastic, secretive world of the Angulo brothers. The spectre of abuse and neglect loom large amid so … Continue reading
Better Call Saul
It’s a freebie! Better Call Saul is a just a gift from the heavens. I don’t know what we’ve done to deserve this kind of art and pleasure on the … Continue reading
Nightcrawler: You Are Not A Firework
Nightcrawler is not a cult classic, and yet it has been awash in praise based on the scant merits of its “otherness”. It is an insufferable, noncommittal, flaccid attempt to … Continue reading
Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Birdman is the best film I’ve seen all year (besides Under the Skin). Birdman is meant to be experienced on the big screen, so do not miss it. Michael Keaton and Edward … Continue reading
Gone Girl
What a quirky little love letter to Hitchcock! In Gone Girl, Fincher borrows generously from Psycho and Vertigo and this is one of the best nights at the movies I’ve had … Continue reading
Skeleton Twins
Skeleton Twins is an ultra black comedy masquerading as a quirky indie film. The dialogue is some of the best I’ve seen in ages-expertly subtle, thoughtful and disarmingly authentic to … Continue reading
Calvary
This occasionally blunt instrument aspires to elevate the craft, and very nearly accomplishes it. There are powerful and poetic moments of the film steered by the formidable Brendan Gleeson which made … Continue reading
Sorcerer
This riveting unsung 1977 American movie classic is not to be missed as it makes its rightful return to the big screen. The film is a knuckle-busting thrill ride that … Continue reading
The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing is a comedic and visually arresting romp into genocide that would give Todd Solondz the creeps. This stunning psycho-drama documentary awash in nostalgia and revulsion is … Continue reading
Alive Inside
Alive Inside is an incredibly moving plea to improve the lives of our elders by providing them access to the music that defined their lives and identities. Unfortunately this is … Continue reading