Beyond the Lights has stars that shine despite its average plot
‘Beyond the Lights’ has some killer acting and heightened drama, but it’s romance isn’t quite as interesting… continue reading
Drama
Lost River is a little Lynch, a little Bava, a lot weird
‘Lost River’ looks stunning on Blu-ray, but you may just be left wonder what it’s all about in the end. continue reading
Bravetown surprises with its depth and complexities
‘Bravetown’ seems like it’s going to be just another film about teenage angst, but the complex characters and relationships make it much more… continue reading
The D Train :: Yanking comedy from the depths of depression and darkness
‘The D Train’ isn’t a rollicking Jack Black comedy, but more a bizarre dramatic movie with a bunch of Jack Black comedic moments… continue reading
Far from the Madding Crowd :: A period drama that’s a bit too old school
‘Far From the Madding Crowd’ may be a reasonably good adaptation of an old book, but it doesn’t quite fit with modern sensibilities of filmmaking… continue reading
Clouds of Sils Maria has a sheen of arthouse cool but isn’t for everyone
‘Clouds of Sils Maria’ looks stunning and has great acting, but is it deep or just trying too hard?… continue reading
Desert Dancer is a mesmerizing journey to a forbidden culture
‘Desert Dancer’ tells the mesmerizing true story of a time and place where freedom of expression was forbidden, and how a group of young people defiantly stood up to an oppressive regime… continue reading
The Longest Ride is an enjoyably sweet ride, through and through
Are two Nicholas Sparks romance stories better than one? If they involve Alan Alda and the impressive pedigree of other actors from famous acting families found in ‘The Longest Ride,’ then the answer is a resounding maybe… continue reading