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 story are loners, and there is at least one death in every story, but there are surprises in everyone, particularly for the victims. Characteristic of the Coens as well; humor—even if it’s […]
Here we are again, talking about another young adult film, desperate to fill the void of Hunger Games or Divergent. Just like I said a month about The Darkest Minds, these movies are so intent on becoming a blockbuster franchise, they sacrifice creativity for breadcrumb set up. Kin is from director brothers Jonathan and Josh
It’s hard to describe what this movie is, but one thing for sure, it’s one of James Franco’s best films behind the camera after a long continuous stream of junk. It’s also a career best for Dave Franco (Nerve) who has long struggled to find a role that provided a substantive challenge. There is a
Oscar nominated documentarian Werner Herzog returns to his first feature film after nearly six years. Queen of the Desert was actually shot back in 2015, just now being released and distributed. There isn’t much of an explanation as to why, the epic historical drama is a stunning accomplishment, a reminder of the type of sweeping
James Franco might be the hardest working filmmaker in Hollywood. He jumps from one project to another, writing, directing, acting, producing. His filmography has become so expansive and congested it’s hard to understand his accomplishments. In Dubious Battle is another fleeting “cause film” for Franco, again producer, director and leading actor. He has assembled quite
Both James Franco (Spring Breakers) and Bryan Cranston (The Infiltrator) watched their recent film projects tank financially and critically. They combine their misfortune for a raunchy summer comedy, tweaked to grab that holiday traffic. While prestigious awards films are platforming in cinemas, Why Him offers toilet humor for audiences seeking antidotal laughs or a modern
Paul Thomas Anderson’s award winning Boogie Nights explored the porn scene so articulately I am not sure another filmmaker can match it. Writer, director and producer Justin Kelly (I Am Michael) certainly tries as he adapts the shocking true story of Brent Corrigan’s introduction into the gay porn scene during the early 2000’s. Disney’s Teen
subject matter in the news recently. The opening credits, focused on youthful male bodies in slow motion and at unrest, clues the viewer in to the preceding dark nature of the film. Celebrity faces like pop singer Nick Jonas and indie king James Franco (also a producer), are added to the mix in an attempt
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
“How are you?” “Fine” “How was your day?” “Fine.” This is how Every Thing Will Be Fine begins. And it moves at a slow pace, omitting critical information (like who the characters are) for most of the film. It is only in the last 20 minutes or so the viewer knows who people are and