THE 5TH WAVE Delivers an Assault of Silly Hokum
Ridiculous. Sorry, but that’s the overwhelming feeling from the latest “Young Adult” novel adaptation to hit cinemas. Despite the efforts …Read the Rest
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ANOMALISA is Pure Kaufman Sound
Despite the facts, master-genius Charlie Kaufman’s new film Anomalisa is not wholly original. Sure, you have never seen anything like …Read the Rest
Mustang an Important Work
Repression saturates the screen as we witness the horrors of acceptance of an unwanted womanhood. Director Deniz Gamze Erguven gives …Read the Rest
RIDE ALONG 2 Is Safe, Bland and Predictable
January never lets me down. This week, the studios have brought us a haphazardly slapped together sequel. Ride Along 2 …Read the Rest
THE REVENANT Is Cold, Brutal and Unforgettable
In the midst of Hollywood sequels and reboots that relentlessly follow a predetermined formula, it’s great to see a big …Read the Rest
THE FOREST Isn’t Worth the Hike
While the early months of the new year present a few Oscar hopefuls opening to wide audiences, it also marks …Read the Rest
THE BIG SHORT Pays Its Viewer Dividends
Ready for a dark comedy about the high stakes rollers behind the housing market and sub-prime mortgages? Well, you probably …Read the Rest
THE HATEFUL EIGHT is an Intimate Epic
Are you ready to take a deep soak in the mind of Tarantino? His new mammoth Western, The Hateful Eight …Read the Rest
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is a Perfect Return for the Jedi
It is mere seconds into Star Wars VII that it becomes clear that J.J. Abrams is doing right by our …Read the Rest
THE DANISH GIRL Is Bold, But Slightly Over-Baked
Well, awards season is certainly here and the latest release seems perfectly suited to the Oscar race. It features a …Read the Rest