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For Film Comment: on Angel Baby (1995)
I saw this film in the theatres in 1995 and was haunted by it. It was out on VHS, and I think DVD too, but it’s been very difficult to find. It is now on a streaming service so I … Continue reading
In Film Comment: On Terrence Malick’s A Hidden Life
I wrote about Terrence Malick’s new film – the overwhelming A Hidden Life – for the new issue of Film Comment. Print only. On stands now! And you should certainly see the film.
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Tagged historical drama, religious movies, reviews, Terrence Malick, war, WWII
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Review: Mary (2019)
Nautical supernatural thriller. Shallow, sad to say. My review at Ebert.
Review: Semper Fi (2019)
I reviewed Semper Fi for Rogerebert.com.
Review: The Death of Dick Long (2019) Hilarious
Directed by one of the guys who brought us the sui generis Swiss Army Man, Death of Dick Long is so funny. It’s old-school funny. Yes, there are so many dick jokes, and the title alone should give you a … Continue reading
Review: Monos (2019)
I reviewed Monos, an intense new film from Brazilian filmmaker Alejandro Landes, for Rogerebert.com.
Review: Chained for Life (2019) See it.
I did my best to describe how Aaron Schimberg’s Chained for Life works in my review of the film on Rogerebert.com. But at a certain point, the real message is: you just have to see it for yourself.
Review: Satanic Panic (2019)
I reviewed this new new horror-comedy for Rogerebert.com.
Review: Ms. Purple (2019)
I really dug Ms. Purple. I reviewed it for Rogerebert.com.
Review: Don’t Let Go (2019)
I reviewed Don’t Let Go, a new thriller-family-drama-with-time-travel-supernatural-elements, for Rogerebert.com.