Category: New Releases
‘French Exit’: Sly Comedy Finds Humanity in Dark Corners
French Exit Directed by: Azazel Jacobs Screenplay by: Patrick deWitt, based on French Exit by Patrick deWitt Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges, Valerie Mahaffey, Imogen Poots, Susan Coyne, Tracy Letts An interesting dichotomy occurs when the fabulously wealthy are suddenly
‘Sound of Metal’: Performances Speak Volumes on The Human Condition
Sound of Metal, now streaming on Amazon Prime has subtly strong performances set against a man (Riz Ahmed) whose hearing loss changes his whole world. Sound of Metal is now playing.
‘The Last Vermeer’: Broad Strokes of Truth Lead to Uneven Work of Art
“The Last Vermeer” is Recommended for its strong supporting cast and central theme, while its central character either doesn’t support the film’s themes or isn’t supported by the film’s themes.
‘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
‘Time’: Powerful Doc Examines Broken Prison System
Time Directed by: Garrett Bradley Featuring: Sibil Fox Richardson, Robert G. Richardson Reflecting on Garrett Bradley’s Award-Winning documentary, “Time,” I can’t help but reflect on my own life; the struggles that I’ve experienced. That’s the beauty of our lives –
Blumhouse Presents: Two Morality Tales Ending on Different Notes
Blumhouse Presents makes its way to the streaming realm with their first two telefilms, ‘The Lie’ and ‘Black Box. Both Blumhouse Presents films are now on Amazon Prime.
‘The Glorias’: Indulgent, Vibrant Look at Steinem’s Life is Relevant to Our Time
The Glorias Directed by: Julie Taymor Screenplay by: Sarah Ruhl and Julie Taymor, based on My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem Starring: Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Timothy Hutton, Lorraine Toussaint, Janelle Monáe, Bette Midler ‘Timely’ is a phrase
‘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.
“Forlorning”: Potent Short Film About Suicide is Timely
Forlorning is an intimate and powerful look at the choices we make, the pain that we feel and the consequences of those choices.