Saturday, May 9: I made it to three films again today – two narratives and one experimental documentary/animation hybrid – all … More
Category: movie reviews
Reviews on movies I have seen, whether they be new releases or older films.
Maryland Film Festival 2014 Recap #2 (Friday)
Friday, May 9: I made it to three films yesterday – two documentaries and one narrative – all of them … More
Maryland Film Festival 2014 Recap #1 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Another year, and another Maryland Film Festival is upon us. We are so lucky to have this event, which showcases such a … More
“Locke” Journeys Through Conscience and Consciousness
Locke (Steven Knight, 2013) Who is Ivan Locke? He drives a nice BMW, so he must be fairly well-off, and … More
“Neighbors” – Much Better Than Expected
Neighbors (Nicholas Stoller, 2014) At one point in Neighbors, the new raucous and raunchy comedy from the director of the equally … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” Cracks Wise but Spins Too Many Threads
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Marc Webb, 2014) Back in 2012, when I began simultaneously reviewing films on this blog and on … More
Jarmusch’s Hipster Blood Runs Cool in “Only Lovers Left Alive”
Only Lovers Left Alive (Jim Jarmusch, 2013) Jim Jarmusch, one of America’s truly independent directors, has been making movies since the … More
“The Other Woman” Is a Miserable Affair
The Other Woman (Nick Cassavetes, 2014) I wish I had something nice to say about The Other Woman, since it’s the … More
A Study in Scarlett: The Siren Song of “Under the Skin”
“Isserley always drove straight past a hitch-hiker when she first saw him, to give herself time to size him up. … More
“Oculus” Has an Eye for Editing
Oculus (Mike Flanagan, 2013) I am not a particular connoisseur (or fan) of the horror genre. Occasionally, I find myself … More