“The Salesman” offers intense action and subtle realism
For those of you who have not seen the recent movies coming out of Iran,…
Dissecting poetry: Inside the mind of “Paterson”
“Paterson” is a new film by Jim Jarmusch about an artist who has a stable…
Interview With Patrick Ness: Author and Screenwriter of “A Monster Calls”
Patrick Ness is the author and screenwriter of the recently adapted novel “A Monster Calls”,…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A Magical Exploration of New York in the 20s
Set in New York in 1926, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an…
“Manchester By the Sea”: Living With Defeat
“Manchester by the Sea” is a masterwork of realism in contemporary American film. When we…
From Chains to Chains: “13th” tells the story of mass incarceration
The film “13th” is a must see for anyone who wants to understand America’s ongoing…
A Monster Calls: A fantasy film that tells it like it is
Someone unfamiliar with “A Monster Calls,” could dismiss it as the typical fantasy-fiction adventure centered…
“Everybody Wants Some!!” lets the good times roll
“Everybody Wants Some!!,” directed by Richard Linklater, is told with the perfect touch of lightness…
Apocalyptic low-budget horror film delivers a big scare
“10 Cloverfield Lane” is, at least in namesake, part of the JJ Abrams produced Cloverfield…
British spy thriller less than thrilling
Whether it be Ali G, Borat or Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s movies are defined by…