The Double
An exquisite amalgam of Brazil, The Hudsucker Proxy and Being John Malcovich, Richard Ayoade has drunk deep from the well of The Mighty Boosh, and emerged as one of … Continue reading
Only Lovers Left Alive
This was just an embarrassment. A desperate, name dropping, excruciatingly out-dated cringe-athon. You would think Tilda could have saved it, by her mere Swintonian presence. Alas, not even Tilda could … Continue reading
The Monuments Men
Cobbled together in a clunky fashion, Monuments Men invokes the WWII movie canon without the connection to character or place. Like a hollow mannequin composed of familiar, often life-like, yet … Continue reading
Under The Skin
Jonathan Glazer’s third feature film is a flat out sci-fi masterpiece. The subtlety and the technical and visual sophistication are mesmerizing and have elevated the form. Glazer borrows generously hand-over-fist … Continue reading
The Raid 2
Kitchen fights! Omage to Oldboy hammer fights! Fights in a car! Fights that raise the bar! If you love special effects, martial arts, cinematography, or ultra violence, then do not … Continue reading
The Grand Budapest Hotel
In his most cartoonish offering yet, Wes Anderson seems to brazenly forgo any posturing when it comes to character development, and yet the film feels rich and full in spite … Continue reading
Her
Spike Jonze has created a masterpiece, and it is one of the few art films of 2013. The fact that Jonze wasn’t even nominated for the Best Director Oscar speaks … Continue reading
Dallas Buyers Club
Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto give incredible, surprisingly transformative performances. This is an important story-one that I hope everyone will take the time to see on the big screen. At … Continue reading
The Wolf of Wall Street
Scorsese made a funny! Reminiscent of the pacing and structure of Anchorman 2, The Wolf of Wall Street feels like you are watching a raw, totally unedited version of an … Continue reading
Philomena
This film is the perfect antidote for cynicism, and will probably fill you with the urge to punch a nun. An incredibly emotional and brutal story told beautifully with humor … Continue reading
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