The Hateful Eight
Auteur filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is arguably one of the great American talents. His films which he writes, directs, produces and often edits, create such fanfare that the noise, more than anything, drive people to the theater.
2015
Carol
Carol is two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett’s second time working with visionary Todd Haynes (I’m Not There, Far From Heaven) and her second time in a film adaptation of author Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley). Returning once again to the 1950s, Haynes has a particular flare for embedding the audience in the period. Carol
Daddy’s Home
Screenwriter of Dumb & Dumber To, Horrible Bosses 2, and Mr. Poppers Penguins is the director behind the latest Will Ferrell comedy Daddy’s Home. You almost want to give Sean Anders applause for working on a film without a 2 in the title until you realize Daddy’s Home might as well be a sequel, because
Joy
Since Oscar nominated writer/director David O. Russell’s previous films have earned such acclaim, accolades and awards for his cast, you expect a certain level of grandeur.
Concussion
Concussion lives or dies on how well the audience buys Smith’s African accent and portrayal of the doctor who discovered “Chronic traumatic encephalopathy” or CTE.
The Big Short
The Big Short is comedy writer/director Adam McKay’s first “drama,” although it has been placed in the comedy category for Golden Globes consideration. This is also the first film McKay has directed without Will Ferrell starring. You might see this cast and think this movie has to be great, but what you don’t realize is
Extraction
Extraction is another one of those, it will play a week or so at certain designated high volume theaters, then quickly be sent to Red Box.
The Danish Girl
2015 has been a watershed year when it comes to transgender equality, and the motion picture industry has played its part with a number of important films this year exploring the issue.
Sisters
The crew from Saturday Night Live reunite for the latest raunch-com from Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler.
Youth
Paolo Sorrentino presents Youth, much like a classic Italian filmmaker from the 1950s. It’s an art film for sure, but Sorrentino’s original script offers much more than just stunning Switzerland visuals and curious cinematic metaphors. It’s the cast, including a memorable performance from double Oscar winner Michael Caine (The Dark Knight, The Last Witch Hunter),