Gonzo documentarian Michael Moore is no stranger to controversy. In fact he openly courts it. This oftentimes enrages his social and political opponents, and brings mixed results when it comes to the quality of his films. He received critical and audience acclaim for Roger & Me. He won an Oscar for Bowling for Columbine, then drew boos … Continue reading Nowhere to Go But Up – Fahrenheit 11/9
There's plenty of entertainment to be had when it comes to films about espionage, revenge, and basically anything related to World War II. There's even a nice bit of a Jewish/Israeli niche, in the form of films like Munich and The Boys From Brazil. And hell, when you've got such star caliber as Oscar Isaac and Ben … Continue reading You Should Probably Nazi This Movie – Operation Finale
When she first saw the posters, my girlfriend asked if we could go see the new film, A Simple Favor, as it seemed like a fun movie for her, even though she conceded that I might not like "a chick film." I agreed to go, but honestly, I wanted to, mostly because the film stars Anna … Continue reading No Good Deed Goes Unpunished – A Simple Favor
My apologies for not updating over the last couple of weeks. I'm in the middle of a new assignment which has required long hours, so not only do I have limited time to write, but there's less and less time to actually see new movies. There are two new reviews coming this week, but in … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts: More Docs in the Stream
Over the last few years, there have been some experimental takes on filmmaking that present the story through the lens of social media and first person perspectives, most famously the Unfriended series and Hardcore Henry. Those previous efforts have largely fallen flat, mostly because the gimmick seemed like little more than cheap pandering to millennials rather than … Continue reading An Epic Thriller on the Smallest Screens Possible – Searching
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