“I will hurt you,” Malorie says terrifyingly at two small children as the movie opens. “Bird Box” has a large burden to bear because when the trailer hit for Netflix’s creepy new original film, people instantly began comparing it to box office hit (now Golden Globe nominee) “A Quiet Place.” It’s impossible not to compare […]
Andy Serkis, actor, visual effects stunt genius and the vocal mastermind behind Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings,” has decided to add director to his list of credits. “Mowgli” was his first film, but it has taken years after filming principal photography, for the visual effects to be complete. His second film “Breathe,” came out
Netflix’s latest original film (they are killing it this year) is one of those feel-good films that is aimed to inspire. That notion single-handedly trips “Dumplin’” up for most of this movie that is trying to spin a message more than it’s trying to simply be a great film. The filmmakers are trying to nudge
Ethan and Joel Coen have chosen to produce a western anthology containing six stories for their latest film. Most of the main characters in each are loners, and there is at least one death in every story, but there are surprises in every one, particularly for the victims. Characteristic of the Coens as well, humor—even if it’s
After all the buzz, out of Sundance for Dee Rees (Pariah) new film, many were surprised it ended up going home with Netflix. However, after seeing the slow-paced film, I can understand why. It’s beginning to feel like every season a racial film of some sort emerges from Sundance. From there its then propelled to
Noah Baumbach’s films are often weightless, filled with quirks and eccentricities of characters similar to himself. From The Squid and the Whale to Mistress America, his scripts are as intriguing in the moment as they are forgettable after the fact. Baumbach might be Netflix’s golden charm as he persistently delivers middle ground comedic drama’s that
No confusion in what you are seeing with this title. Of all the misleading and poorly appropriated feature film titles at SXSW, The Most Hated Woman in America is the most accurate. Writer/director Tommy O’Haver (Ella Enchanted) can’t take credit for the title, Atheist activist Madalyn Murray O’Hair both earned and claimed that prestigious title.
Actor/Director Joe Swanberg’s latest comedy Win It All, reunites him with producing and co-writer Jake Johnson (Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates). If you know their collaborations like Happy Christmas and Drinking Buddies, you already know the tone you’re getting into. Thankfully sans Anna Kendrick, Win It All feels less ridiculous than some of their
A young nursing assistant in an existential crisis seems to attract trouble at every turn—a foul-mouthed ungrateful terminal patient, dog poop on her lawn, disrespectful clerks and customers in stores, and finally, her house being robbed. She reports the crime to the police, but gets little response. She tries to figure out what is happening.
One of the most stirringly uncomfortable films of the year, Beasts of No Nation will likely have the same effect that 12 Years a Slave did. You know, the “I’m sure it’s great and powerful, but I can’t watch it,” effect. 12 Years a Slave managed to win best picture at The Academy Awards,