Tag: Focus Features
‘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
‘Last Night in Soho’: Gorgeous Looking Paradox Unravels An Otherwise Solid Story
Last Night in Soho, the latest from Edgar Wright boasts a strong cast and gorgeous set design, but the story’s paradox unravels in the third act. Now in theaters.
‘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
‘Stillwater’: Second Chances Lead to New Opportunities for Damon and McCarthy
Stillwater is the latest film from Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy, featuring Matt Damon as a roughneck trying to free his daughter from a wrongful imprisonment.
‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain doesn’t try to answer questions. Instead Morgan Neville explores the life of the esteemed personality.
‘Final Account’: Bold, Satisfying Documentary Asks Questions, Finds Few Answers
Final Account raises vital, timely questions about authority, conformity, complicity and perpetration men and women who witnessed the greatest atrocity in human history recount their experiences. Final Account is now in theaters.
‘Profile’: Bekmambetov’s Early “Screen Life” Story Doesn’t Hold up to Format
Profile, an early entry in Timur Bekmambetov’s “Screen Life” genre is the story of a freelance journalist’s attempt to be recruited into ISIS. Profile has strong characters and an unfolding drama that doesn’t hold up to the format. Profile is now in theaters.
‘Limbo’: Touching Story of Asylum Seekers Teaches Life-Long Lessons
Limbo Written and Directed by: Ben Sharrock Starring: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah, Kenneth Collard, Kais Nashef, Sidse Babett Knudsen As a nation of immigrants, you would think that we would be excited to bring people in