“The themes of the movie feel timeless. It’s quite literally a tale of David versus Goliath as Tony tries to take on the bank, while simultaneously you have a more intimate story of man versus man.”
Stand by Me: 20th Century Flicks
“Though these kids’ childhoods have more in common with my grandparents’ than my own, these concepts of the bonds of friendship transcend time and generational divides.”
Animation Celebration: I Lost My Body
“The severed hand takes a bit of time to find its … footing, which was a small touch I found to be clever.”
The Rip (Streaming Movie Review)
“If this was an 8-episode miniseries with this exact cast, I’d gladly watch it, but the dynamic they set up just doesn’t work for a two-hour movie.”
People We Meet on Vacation (Streaming Movie Review)
“Those coming to People We Meet on Vacation clear of previous bias might still find it charming in its simplicity, however it’s likely that audiences will still find themselves lacking…”
We Bury the Dead (Movie Review)
“I wanted more from We Bury the Dead. With the stereotypical threats and store brand zombies I likely will not remember all of this one.”
How to Train Your Dragon (Movie Review)
The movie is almost a shot-for-shot remake of the original
60th Chicago International Film Festival: World Excursions Part I
I’d like to have a look at six more in a prime example of what a global affair this festival really is
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (Movie Review)
if you can get past the fact that it is a recycling of another big studio’s flick, then you just might have a good time
BLUE BAYOU (Movie Review)
I definitely recommend Blue Bayou, and I hope it emotionally resonates with you as well as it did with me.
Is On The Rocks a Smooth Movie Cocktail? (Movie Review)
by Vincent Abbatecola Seventeen years ago, writer-director Sofia Coppola (daughter of Francis Ford Coppola) gave audiences the superb romantic comedy-drama, Lost […]