Why is it that the best horror films of the year are never really horror films? “Green Room” will forever be placed in that stereotyped category, but Jeremy Saulnier’s follow-up to his indie hit “Blue Ruin” is better than the distinction. The key element to “Green Room” (which refers to the room at a venue […]
I suspect we will see a lot of new films shot in Cuba when the travel ban between America when communist country is lifted. Papa Hemingway in Cuba certainly wants to capitalize on the Latin American countries resurging popularity in the news. Using “Cuba” in the title, when it could have taken many different variations,
Director Liza Johnson’s previous film Hateship Loveship with Kristen Wiig was a mixed bag of quirky comedy and unusual romance. Her latest, Elvis & Nixon is a perfect blend of history and comedy. With all things being considered, Elvis & Nixon is the funniest film of the year. It’s smart and clever as it works
As unusual as the title, writer/director Tom Tykwer is known for his unconventional films. Run Lola Run, Heaven and Cloud Atlas to name a few of the more mainstream. With that being said A Hologram for the King is by leaps and bounds his most accessible film for a wide audience. It isn’t without unique
This is what a film looks like when it is directed by a studio. Sure visual effects supervisor Cedric Nicolas-Troyan worked on the previous “Snow White & the Huntsman”, but has never directed a single feature film in his life. “Jessica Chastain was contractually obligated to appear in this film, due to starring in a
Fractured would have been a better title. In fact, in Paris this film is called Back Home, due to the recent terror attacks. Louder than Bombs is the first English language film from Danish writer/director Joachim Trier and I do hope he makes more. It’s rare to have a film about a family, in this
Sometimes certain director’s films can all feel the same, its usually pretty easy to pick out a Spielberg, Fincher or Allen film, even if you don’t see the credits. James Franco (The Interview, True Story) is about the only actor who has the same effect regardless of the character he is playing, the director of
South By Southwest has become, among other places, a platform for actors to transition to directors with smaller films. Ryan Gosling did it last year with Lost River, Diego Luna the year before with Caser Chavez. Oscar nominee Don Cheadle (The Avengers) not only makes his directorial debut with Miles Ahead, but also co-wrote the
Disney is on a quest to bring to life all of their classic animated stories. Last year Cinderella got the live action treatment, now Jon Favreau leaves superheroes behind to direct the classic story of a young boy raised by animals. Of course this isn’t the first attempt, it was given a live action treatment
Malcom D. Lee, director of The Best Man series and sequels, revives the Barbershop franchise with an important update. It’s been 12 years since these characters were on the big screen. Yet with a new purpose, Mark Brown’s original characters previously concerned with relationships, financial issues and community, discuss current events; including racially motivated shootings,