Category: Focus Features
‘The Northman’ Film Review: A Viking Tale Of Steel, Blood, And Revenge
With the stunning artistic achievement of his latest work “The Northman”, Robert Eggers earns his place as one of the most consistently interesting filmmakers working today. Eggers excels in creating uneasy environments filled with characters confronting their dark fates. Both
The Year In Revue Part Five: Anthony’s Top 20 of 2021
Since the days of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, I have been making “Top Ten” lists of my favorite films from each year. I used to love reading their “Best of the year” articles in their respective home-based newspapers and
‘Wolf’: Stylish Thriller Observes, Feeds On Animalistic Traits in Humans
Wolf sees George MacKay and Paddy Considine go toe to toe in Nathalie Biancheri’s stylish thriller, akin to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Now in theaters.
‘Belfast’: Wistful Memories Of A Filmmaker’s Irish Youth
Kenneth Branagh’s memories of his formative years in the Ireland of his formative years make for a sweet tale
‘Blue Bayou’: A Timely Message Drowned In Histronics
An important film with a strong message on immigration that chases in sincerity for overwrought and manipulative dramatics
‘The Card Counter’: Fate, Redmption, And A Path To Grace
A master filmmaker’s powerful tale of heavy guilt and the path to redemtion is one of the diretor’s finest
‘Come Play’: Horror Puts Fresh Spin on Familiarity
Come Play Directed by: Jacob Chase Screenplay by: Jacob Chase, based on Larry by: Jacob Chase Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr, Azhy Robertson, Winslow Fegley It’s very easy to ‘armchair quarterback’ a film’s intent and direction. You sit down
‘Kajillionaire’ Brilliantly Finds Life’s Riches
Kajillionaire’s delirious immaturity is wonderous. The performances from Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger are at the heart of the film.