Category: Theatrical
Film Review: ‘It Lives inside’- Atmospheric Horror With A Cultural Backdrop
Director Bishal Dutta understands the importance of atmosphere. Making his feature debut with the new demonic horror film “It Lives Inside”, Dutta takes time presenting his characters and story, slowly unfolding his tale of terror and creating a proper sense
Film Review: ‘Cassandro’- An Inspiring Tale Of Acceptance
In director Roger Ross Williams’ “Cassandro”, Gael García Bernal gives a performance of vibrant beauty. The actor’s presence here is one of purity and warmth earning the early talk of a long overdue Oscar nomination. Written by David Teague
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: ‘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
‘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
‘Die Hard’ at 35: An Ode to Joy That Keeps Giving
Mention the name Die Hard, and audiences and fans immediately think of “that movie that spawned Bruce Willis’ career,” “that movie that started a wave of action movies by using its name,” or my favorite, “it’s a Christmas movie.” I’m
‘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,