Review: ‘To Be Takei’
A broadly woven documentary that nonetheless shines a light on its cult-star subject's persecuted yet ultimately fascinating life.
Review: ‘The Notebook’ (‘Le Grand Cahier’)
There is no saving grace to this disturbing World War II-set Hungarian film.
Review: ‘Love Is Strange’
Its misleading title suggests that things would play strangely; the affect, however, is a strangely normal new-age love story in Queer cinema.
Review: ‘The One I Love’
A hauntingly surreal indie that places its well-paired stars on a therapeutic couples retreat, who soon enough discover that nothing is as it seems.
Review: ‘Dinosaur 13’
Pushing narrative boundaries and telling a gripping story, this film is undoubtedly one of the best documentaries of the year.
Review: ‘The Trip to Italy’
While the formula follows the same strides as its predecessor as a non-stop riff, the film captures a new freshness with even "funnier" comedic bits.
Review: ‘Frank’
A movie with Michael Fassbender wearing a huge mask may seem like a comedy, but Frank actually focuses on much darker material.
Review: ‘We Could Be King’
A heartfelt documentary about the massive budget cuts the Philadelphia school district endured last year, forcing two rival high schools to come together.
Review: ‘A Five Star Life’
Through a protagonist whose life is about meticulous detail, A Five Star Life explores themes of isolation and comfort in the world of 5-star hotels.
Review: ‘Kinky Boots’
However, only one of these movies made its way to Broadway, and that is Kinky Boots. Released in the UK in 2005, followed by Sundance and the US in 2006, today the title is more known for the massive Broadway hit that it currently stands as. However, there would have never been the show without the movie, and the movie can stand firmly in place alone. READ MORE...
Review: ‘About Alex’
A surprisingly emotional debut from writer/director Jesse Zwick that nonetheless treads on familiar 'former-friends reuniting' ground.
Review: ‘What If’
With wonderful performances from the cast all around, the film offers fun and realistic interactions between twenty-somethings and their obsession with dry wit and sarcasm.
Review: ‘After’
While boasting a solid ensemble cast and an intriguing premise, After nonetheless gets bogged down by a lack of clear through-line.
Review: ‘Child of God’
Franco adapts another "unfilmable" Cormac McCarthy work for the big screen, yielding powerful results by staying true to its dark prose and story.
Review: ‘Alive Inside’
This Sundance winner beautifully equates music to magic as those suffering from dementia regain their memory and spirit.
