Category: 2023
Film Review: ‘The Adults’- Regret, Ennui, And The Bond Of Family
Giving the first deeply layered performance of his career (his best to date), Michael Cera is extremely good in Dustin Guy Defa’s smart, moving, and ironically titled “The Adults”. Cera is Eric, a thirty-something who has come home to visit
Film Review: ‘Sorry We’re Closed’- The Effects Of Covid On The Restaurant Industry
Peter Ferriero’s new documentary “Sorry, We’re Closed” is an informative piece that shows the struggles of restaurant owners during the perilous and dangerous time of Covid-19. The Covid pandemic showed the world America’s true face. The imbeciles who populated the
Film Review: ‘Summoning The Spirit’- A Monster Movie with A Soul
Jon Garcia’s “Summoning the Spirit” is something special. In the horror genre, movies about a monstrous Bigfoot exist as the smallest of sub-genres. In truth, there are only two good ones; Charles B. Pierce’s 1972 cult hit “The Legend of
Film Review- Kill Shot: Somewhat Passable Old School Action Flick
Director Ari Novak’s “Kill Shot” starts off pretty well, as it uses its opening moments to firmly lock in a sense of unease through silence and movement. A young Afghan girl (Anaya Patel) moves through an illegal drug manufacturing plant.
‘Bobcat Moretti’ Film Review
A uniqueness exists within the human spirit; it can either drive us toward greatness or, in the case of Bobby Moretti, into a pit of hell. However, it is what we choose to do within these two walls that define
‘Shortcomings’ Film Review
Reflecting on Randall Park’s Shortcomings, I couldn’t help but feel conflicted. On the one hand, Adrian Tomine’s adaptation of his own graphic comic book is a fascinating slice-of-life snapshot of the conflicted reactions that I have toward the social media
‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Nolan Captures a Perfect Trinity in Politics and Technology
Life is a choice, a rather bold statement considering that, too often, our subjective perspective does not lend itself very well to making a choice. Living with the consequences of those choices, and the resultant fallout, is where we most
Film Review: ‘Padre Pio’- A Haunting Treatise On Faith And Fascism
Filmmaker Abel Ferrara is a strange cat and one hell of a cinematic artist. Shia LaBeouf is a strange cat and a damn good actor. Ferrara’s latest, “Padre Pio” brings these two unique personalities together for a tale of spirituality,
‘The Miracle Club’: Film Review
Too often, we’re so involved in our own lives. Our self-involvement results from closing ourselves off to the world or being cast out. We don’t get the opportunity to understand why; we accept what is, harden our skins, and move
Film Review: ‘Biosphere’- Gender Fluidity And The Saving Of Humanity
For decades, Science Fiction films have been used to examine almost every aspect of society and humanity. Mel Eslyn’s “Biosphere” uses its “Silent Running” tinged Sci-Fi surroundings to probe the insights of male friendship, and the perceptions of masculinity, sexuality,