“The Invitation” Film Review
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The Invitation The Invitation is undoubtedly gorgeous to look at. It’s just a shame that it doesn’t do nearly enough to hook, before laboriously meandering to its foreseeable conclusion. An […]
“Class Divide”: Film Review
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Marc Levin’s documentary spotlights the dramatic contrast between the rich and poor residents of Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood. 2:04 PM PDT 4/13/2016 by Frank Scheck Frank Scheck Gentrification has been […]
‘Captain America: Civil War’: Film Review
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Ethical questions divide the Avengers in Marvel’s latest big-screen extravaganza starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson. Call it “civil war” or call it brand extension; call it […]
“Marie and the Misfits” (‘Marie et les naufrages’): Film Review
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Vimala Pons, Pierre Rochefort and former soccer star Eric Cantona team up for Sebastien Betbeder’s fourth feature. 1:50 PM PDT 4/13/2016 by Jordan Mintzer Jordan Mintzer With nearly a dozen […]
“The Jungle Book”: Film Review
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The Jungle Book is shot beautifully, and has a fantastic sense of wonder within the world being created. That translates into big-screen magic. Nobody noticed it, but over the last […]
“Barbershop: The Next Cut”: Film Review
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When it aims for comedy, The Next Cut is an enjoyable catch-up at the Barbershop. But, even though it touches upon topical issues, its drama is forced and hinders rather […]
“Hardcore Henry”: Film Review
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Hardcore Henry Hardcore Henry is most certainly not a movie for everyone, but it’s a film that’s blessed with the clear knowledge of exactly who it’s for and delivers specifically […]
“The Slippers”: Film Review
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See the unlikely birth of the movie-memorabilia industry. The magic powers of a wicked witch’s footwear are nothing compared to the spell Tinseltown casts in The Slippers, Morgan White’s look […]
“Rio, I Love You”: Film Review
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Rio follows Paris and NYC as the third “I Love You”-film destination. A talent-laden omnibus in which nearly no one delivers his best (not even close), Rio, I Love You […]