The trend of feminizing male franchises won’t fix the gender issues that plague cinema, and…
Movie Reviews
American Animals Movie Review: A Keen Eye in the Director Chair Elevates a Basic Narrative
American Animals is based on one of the most ridiculous heists in recent memory. In…
211 is a Heist Film By a Director Who Can’t Direct Action and Actors Who Won’t Act
The press notes for York Alec Shackleton’s 211 claim the film was inspired by the…
A Kid Like Jake Movie Review: A Strong, Necessary Social Message Saves the Film’s Simple Approach
In life, it is almost unavoidable to find yourself trapped within some sort of established…
Adrift Movie Review: Strong Directing and Performances Keep a Basic Premise Afloat
Adrift opens with a beautifully choreographed single take sequence where Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley) finds…
“Upgrade” Movie Review: Tech Actioner Spams Fun, Blood to Offset Déjà-Vu
The implant is no Audemars Piguet, but hey, it still elevates the wearer! What a…
Film Canon : The Heroic Ones [1970]
There are many Revisionist Westerns and there are many Revisionist chanbara, but there are very…
