Tag: The Movie Revue
‘Mufasa’ Film Review: Needless Origin Tale Does Nothing New
By the end of Jenkins’ film, the enduring legacy of wonder found in the Disney classic is nowhere to be found.
‘Oh, Canada’ Film Review: Profound Reflection From One of Cinema’s Finest
This could be Paul Schrader at his most vulnerable.
‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Series Review: Episodes 1-3
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew invites a whole new generation of fans into the fun, while embracing the nostalgia and promising followers of the legacy films the right amount of old school excitement
‘Y2K’ Film Review: Nostalgia Comedy and Goofy Horror Make for Uneven Fun
The re-creation of the period feels natural and unforced, while the script’s breezy comedy fits well with Y2K’s accurate portrait of the era.
‘Maria’ Film Review: Ethereal Biopic Finds Angelina Jolie At Her Best
Larraín’s Maira is as complex and involving as Callas herself
BRANDO 100: DECEMBER 13 – 26 (TWO WEEKS) AT FILM FORUM NYC
The series features performances by Brando (1924-2004), the rebellious iconoclast in his most iconic and lesser seen roles.
‘A Real Pain’ Film Review: Heritage, Truth, and Profound Emotion
Jesse Eisenberg has created that rarest of gems in today’s cinema; an existential and intellectual work done with humor and intelligence.
HBO Original Documentary SURVEILLED Debuts November 20
Surveilled tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.
Bill Maher Comedy Special ‘Is Anyone Else Seeing This?’ On HBO in January
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? debuts in January, marking Maher’s 13th comedy special for the HBO network.
‘The Piano Lesson’ Film Review: A Soulful August Wilson Adaptation
Captures the intensity of the performances while creating an artful canvas where the themes of Wilson’s piece burn into one’s soul.