AFI FEST 2024: A Cinematic Celebration That Unites Hollywood and Global Cinema
This October, AFI FEST 2024 returns to Hollywood, celebrating its 37th edition with an impressive lineup of films, world premieres, and special screenings, showcasing a tapestry of diverse voices from around the world. Set to take place from October 23-27 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, the festival opens with music by John…
Late Bloomers (2024): A Raw and Real Look at Millennial Angst
Late Bloomers taps into the emotions of growing up and getting older in raw, real, and powerful ways. Anna Greenfield’s script, brought to life by director Lisa Steen, tells us that it’s okay not to bloom or flourish. Life throws everything at us at once, and nobody prepares us for it…
“Marie and the Misfits” (‘Marie et les naufrages’): Film Review
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
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
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
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 Invitation” Film Review
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
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
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 […]
“Rio, I Love You”: Film Review
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 […]