Written by Alexander Reams The reason “Death on the Nile” works so well is because Branagh is more confident in this world than he was in “Orient Express”. Instead of going for vain revenge, Christie’s source material goes for crimes … Continue reading.
Tag: Feature Film
Marry Me
Written by Patrick Hao There was a time when there would be six movies like “Marry Me” released in theaters a year, often starring Jennifer Lopez, as well. But, with the disruption of film distribution and the movie studios diminishing … Continue reading.
Sundance 2022: Cha Cha Real Smooth
Written by Taylor Baker Cooper Raiff’s sophomore follow-up to his debut film and SXSW winner “Shithouse” builds on the compassion, interpersonal relationships, and sincerity that warmed our hearts so effectively the first time around. “Cha Cha Real Smooth” follows Raiff’s … Continue reading.
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
Written by Patrick Hao “Ice Age” was never the pinnacle of animation. But for a while, the franchise was one of the most wildly successful films that rivaled any Disney animation film in the box office. That is why it … Continue reading.
Jeff Sparks Favorite Performances by an Actress in 2021
Written by Jeff Sparks It’s safe to say that everyone loves to see a comeback. And that is the exact path that Fairuza Balk is on. For more than ten years she has either been in B-grade movies like “Hell … Continue reading.
Berlinale 2022: Stay Awake
Written by Taylor Baker “Stay Awake” is Jamie Sisley’s first solo film, and marks his first foray into feature filmmaking. In it, he details two brothers' relationship as they juggle their drug-addicted mother Michelle played by Chrissy Metz… Continue reading.
Slamdance 2022: We Are Living Things
Written by Anna Harrison immigrants in New York, alienated from their homes and families and alienated from the country they live in. Chuyao works as a manicurist, and Solomon at a recycling plant, though he takes up the occasional odd … Continue reading.
Kimi
Written by Taylor Baker The first audio stream she listens to after giving Terry the boot has sounds of a woman being attacked buried under a cacophony of music. Angela does her best impression of Hackman’s Harry Caul… Continue reading.
Slamdance 2022: Paris is in Harlem
Written by Alexander Reams Jazz and dancing have been entangled with one another since their inception. Harlem itself is entwined within both of their histories. Until the “New York City Cabaret Law” passed in 1926 during the Harlem Renaissance… Continue reading.
Belle
Written by Patrick Hao The other world that Mamoru creates is the virtual world of U, a surrealist kaleidoscope of colors and characters. Here, millions of users can upload their biometrics to create a digital avatar and live in the … Continue reading.
