Based on the highly regarded novel of the same name by Mark Helprin, Winter’s Tale yearns to be a romantic fable for the ages. However, fans of the book are unlikely to be satisfied with this simplified adaptation and those…
A beloved modern sci-fi classic, the original RoboCop hardly seems like an ideal property to remake. The good news is that this effort is superior to other recent reboots (including Total Recall and Carrie). It’s clear that Brazilian filmmaker José…
Sadly, there’s nothing in the way of classic reissues this week. However, there are plenty of new release options for fans of several genres, including drama, comedy, sci-fi, action and horror. As always, several of these films were reviewed in…
It’s hard to walk into The Lego Movie and not expect to see a ninety-minute ad for a toy line. Thankfully, writer/directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs) have much more on their minds than…
The Monuments Men is a tribute to a little known unit who performed incredible feats towards the close of World War II. While there can be no doubt that the story behind these real life heroes was indeed dynamic and…
It appears as if things have settled down after a few very hectic release weeks. By comparison, there’s only a handful of titles to report. However, it’s a good mix with some solid films hitting the shelves. As always, some…
It may have been marketed as a serious drama or at one point even an awards contender, but it’s clear that the new film Labor Day was never intended for Oscar glory. In fact, it marks a complete departure from…
With the Academy Awards only a month away, Landmark Theatres is giving moviegoers the opportunity to check out all of the films nominated in the Animated Short Film category. Normally, it’s difficult to find these little gems, so the program…
Also opening today is The Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films for 2014. Just as with the animated shorts (featured here), the five nominees are collected in this program. It’s more of a mixed bag, with subject matter veering all…
Looks like it’s another full week with some interesting releases in just about every category imaginable. As always, there are links to full reviews where you can read more about several of these new titles. So, if you can’t make…