THE FALL OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE Critiques Capitalistic Tendencies
Denys Arcand is a French-Canadian filmmaker who has over the years written and directed several Oscar-nominees (Jesus of Montreal, The …Read the Rest
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The Host of LATE NIGHT Steals the Show
Most late-night shows look like smoothly produced and effortless exercises in entertainment, bringing stand-up and celebrity guests together and speaking …Read the Rest
THE DEAD DON’T DIE Has a Few Laughs, But is a Bit Musty
Independent cinema icon Jim Jarmusch has provided viewers with plenty of stellar features over the years, including Down by Law, …Read the Rest
BOOKSMART Provides Enough Laughs to Earn a Good Grade
Over the past thirty years, there have been more than a few coming-of-age teen comedies. The latest arrival is Booksmart, …Read the Rest
ALADDIN Looks Exceptional, but Has Some Dry Spells
Disney certainly has gone all in with live-action remakes of their animated titles. Just two months ago we got new …Read the Rest
Like Many Copies, THE HUSTLE Isn’t as Sharp as its Predecessors
The comedy The Hustle may seem like a fresh new film, but alas, it’s actually a remake. Specifically, a take …Read the Rest
LONG SHOT Defies the Odds and Comes Out on Top
Truthfully, romantic comedies are often about as predictable as it gets. Countless versions feature a down-on-her-luck woman making a change …Read the Rest
MISSING LINK Takes Viewers on a Beautifully Realized Animated Adventure
Laika is an animation studio that has produced consistently impressive features over the years, including Kubo and the Two Strings, …Read the Rest
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC Pokes Fun at Genre Clichés
theaters. Isn’t It Romantic tries to provide a few new wrinkles to the formula with a lead character who hates …Read the Rest
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2019: ANIMATION Will Entertain All
This program opens in San Diego at the Ken Cinema on Friday, February 8th. In addition to the Live Action …Read the Rest