My review of William Friedkin's EXCELLENT Sorcerer, a suggestion from long-time reader Jonathan Bravard.
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My review of William Friedkin's EXCELLENT Sorcerer, a suggestion from long-time reader Jonathan Bravard.
My review of internet sensation Train to Busan, a Korean movie about zombies taking the train. Written and directed by Sang-ho Yeon.
My review of Korean horror movie The Wailing, written and directed by Hong-jin Na. A suggestion from Brian Evenson.
I was dead-set to hate The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but could't really find a honest and satisfying way to do it. It's...kind of a good movie? Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, Based on the novel by Stephen Chbosky.
Are you ready for the American Ghost in the Shell movie? Neither am I, but I've rewatched the original in order to set realistic expectations. Directed by the legendary Mamoru Oshii. Based on the manga by Masamune Shirow.
My atypical review of Logan, where I try to answer every existential question that movie left me. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Boyd Holbrook. Directed by James Mangold.
Nocturnal Animals is an absolute riot. Don't let anybody tell you others. Not exactly a movie you can "switch your brain off" to, but it'll burn a hole in your skull. Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhall, Michael Shannon and MY HOMEGIRL Jena Malone. Written and directed by Tom Ford. Based on a novel by Austin Wright.
My review of the oddly brutal, subversive and somewhat charming independent film I Am Not a Serial Killer. Starring Max Records. Based on the John Wayne Cleaver novels, by Dan Wells.
I Don't Feel at Home in this World Anymore is the best film you don't know yet. It's available on freakin' Netflix, starring Elijah Wood and Ruth Lynskey. Written and directed by Macon Blair.
My review of the Ben Affleck's piss poor movie adaptation of Dennis Lehane's novel Live by Night. Affleck undoubtedly redeemed himself in Hollywood this last decade but he used all his goodwill points of this half-baked gangster movie.
Last but not least: my review of Hell or High Water, right in time before the Oscars. I expected to like this movie a lot more than I actually did, but it's not incompetent. Starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Jeff Bridges. Directed by David Mackenzie.
My retrospective of the 2017 Oscar Nominees for Best Picture continues with Manchester by the Sea, starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler and Lucas Hedges. Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan.
Every year there's an unrewarded winner at the Oscars ceremony and I'm predicting this year it will be Barry Jenkins' terrific Moonlight.
My review of the interesting, yet flawed 2017 Oscars Nominee for Best Picture Hacksaw Ridge. It's not going to revolutionize war movies, but it's a nice conversation starter. Starring Andrew Garfield, Hugo Weaving, Sam Worthington and Vince Vaughn. Directed by Mel Gibson himself.
Horns is a terrible movie based on a great idea, but it's definitely one of the so-bad-it's-good films you watch with friends and booze. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple and David Morse. Directed by Alexandre Aja. Based on a novel by Joe Hill.
There's some good and some bad about Hardcore Henry, but in terms of the unlikely marriage between movies and video games aesthetics, it's quite close to being successful.
My review of the cagey and whimsical The Lobster, starring Collin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux and many others. Co-written and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
My review of Damien Chazelle's La La Land where I discuss the accusations of whitewashing. Starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and John Legend.
My review of Timur Bekmambetov's remake of Ben-Hur. I know what you're thinking. It's a silly idea and I don't necessarily disagree. But it's kind of well-done.
My review of the terrific Too Late, featuring John Hawkes, Crystal Reed and Dichen Lachman. Written and directed by Dennis Hauck. A fierce re-imagining of detective movies.
