[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] Hidden Figures (Theodore Melfi, 2016) Hidden Figures is the second feature from writer/director Theodore Melfi, … More
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“Paterson” Celebrates the Magic of Our Ordinary World
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] Paterson (Jim Jarmusch, 2016) Ever since his first theatrical feature, Stranger Than Paradise, in 1984 … More
Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best and Worst Films of 2016
[For an explanation of my blog post title, check out my “best of” list from 2013.] Below you will find lists of … More
“Collateral Beauty” Offers Mostly Collateral Damage
[This review will also appear at Film Festival Today, and when it does, I will link to that review.] Collateral Beauty (David Frankel, … More
“La La Land” Is a Magical, Musical Paean to the Hollywood Dream Factory
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] La La Land (Damien Chazelle, 2016) From its exuberant opening musical number, set … More
In Weary “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Take on the Death Star
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Gareth Edwards, 2016) Gradually, over the course of … More
Ho, Ho, Ho: “Office Christmas Party” Delivers Just Enough Laughs to Mostly Justify Its Existence
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] Office Christmas Party (Josh Gordon/Will Speck, 2016) There is something both comfortably and … More
Delightful “Edge of Seventeen” Breathes New Life into Teen Comedy
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] The Edge of Seventeen (Kelly Fremon Craig, 2016) A delightfully offbeat coming-of-age tale, The Edge … More
3 Reviews @hammertonail, of “The Eagle Huntress,” “Moonlight” and “Sonita” + @middleburgfilm wrap-up @filmfesttoday
Hammer to Nail posted three new reviews of mine last week for The Eagle Huntress, Moonlight and Sonita. Also, Film Festival Today posted my summary … More
Exquisite “Certain Women” Showcases Four Brilliant Actresses of Our Day
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] Certain Women (Kelly Reichardt, 2016) Set in wintry Montana, Certain Women – the sixth … More
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