When I first heard the title for the sixth film in the Tom Cruise action franchise, I thought how ingenious that would be for a documentary about Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s marriage, his obsession with cult Scientology or even the bizarre antics surrounding Katie Holmes. Alas, it’s another sequel comprised of over two hours where […]
As Disney films go, Pete’s Dragon, the latest in their crusade to turn all animated films into live action, is exactly what you expect from the family friendly studio. It’s got all the touchy feely moments, all the predictable outcomes, cue the positive music at the end, you know it’s time to exit. Disney (and
There was no script for Knight of Cups, the latest from ADD Director Terrence Malick. In fact each shooting day, the actors, especially Bale (The Dark Knight) had no idea what they were filming. If Malick’s Oscar nominated Tree of Life was his skills at its most competent, then his later films, To the Wonder
For a film that centers on a San Fernando Valley twenty-something, trying to make it big in the world of spinning music, “We Are Your Friends” never finds the kind of beat to make you move in your seat. It doesn’t help that the film’s non-descript title could basically describe any other movie at the
Saturday Night Live alum Kristen Wiig is a machine when it comes to delivering new work. Lately she has been producing three feature films a year, with Welcome to Me is just the latest lead role for the Oscar nominee. What feels like one of Wiig’s famous skit caricatures appearing in their own film, is
I remember first seeing actor Diego Luna in the astonishing Y tu Mama Tambien. His career and interest in film has developed over the years and he is now presenting his sophomore directorial feature and his biggest film yet. He worked for years to get this film made; having to seek funding in Mexico, Luna