Whatever “Mean Creek” director Jacob Estes was going for with “Don’t Let Go”, an experiment in “Memento” type writing structure, or a modern update of “Frequency”, it’s a spectacular failure. “Don’t Let Go’s” foundation of a cop talking with his dead niece on a cell phone to solve her murder, isn’t promising. “Don’t Let Go” […]
2015 appears to be the year of LGBT films, following last month’s Stonewall, recent Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice, Hunger Games) stars in the true story of a New Jersey detective fighting for equality. Freeheld has touching moments but it’s reliance on stereotypes and overused anecdotes dilute the films message. Both director Peter Sollett
Countless television shows have been adapted into major motion pictures. Sure, transitioning from a series to a single two hour format can prove a challenge with all the vast episode history, characters and plot lines. The X Files films were a perfect example of a good transition to a standalone film. Veronica Mars, based on