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
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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
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA Springs Some Leaks
In case you didn’t already know, Herman Melville’s classic Moby-Dick was partially based on a real event. Obviously, he took …Read the Rest
TRUMBO Features a Standout Lead Performance
In case you’ve never heard of him, Dalton Trumbo is the famous screenwriter who wrote Spartacus (1960), Exodus (1960) and …Read the Rest
SECRET IN THEIR EYES Leaves Viewers at a Distance
Some movies are slow-burns. Quiet and menacing, building slowly to a nerve-wracking confrontation or shocking reveal. Based on the Spanish/Argentine …Read the Rest
THE 33 Doesn’t Delve Deeply Enough Into Its Characters
Most people remember the 2010 Chilean calamity that left miners stranded miles beneath the ground. So it comes a bit …Read the Rest
SPOTLIGHT Is A Story Worth Investigating
It’s a busy week for real stories receiving big screen adaptations. The film Spotlight details the 2001 exploration by several …Read the Rest
THE WALK Features Some Spectacular Views
Note: This movie opens in IMAX 3D on September 30th, and goes into regular wide release on October 9th. It …Read the Rest
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for September 29th
It’s a must-read edition of the DVD/Blu-ray Roundup, filled with big blockbusters and critically acclaimed independents – something for everyone. …Read the Rest
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for September 22nd
It’s another busy week with tons of releases both new and old that should pique anyone’s interest. As always, make …Read the Rest