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Tag Archives: drama
Review: Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
I haven’t hated a movie in a long time. My review of “Hector and the Search for Happiness” is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Swim Little Fish Swim (2014)
Swim Little Fish Swim is a first feature. Sweet, slight, but confused. I think the message I took from it was not the one intended. My review of Swim Little Fish Swim is up at The Dissolve.
The Drop (2014); directed by Michaël R. Roskam
The Drop, which opens this week, is James Gandolfini’s last film. He plays “cousin Marv,” a big Brooklyn guy who owned a bar called Cousin Marv’s Bar. The bar was Marv’s life’s work. Yes, it was a dive bar populated … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged drama, James Gandolfini, Matthias Schoenaerts, reviews, Tom Hardy
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Only Lovers Left Alive (2013); directed by Jim Jarmusch
It’s a rare movie that wraps you up in its own unique dreamspace. I suppose that’s the ultimate goal for any director, and any scriptwriter, too. Many movies try to do that. Many movies fail. The story, whatever it is, … Continue reading
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Tagged drama, Jim Jarmusch, Mia Wasikowska, reviews, Tilda Swinton, vampire movies
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Review: The Identical (2014)
It’s obvious why the editors at Rogerebert.com assigned me this one! “The Identical” asks the question: What would have happened if Elvis Presley’s twin brother had lived? I have more questions, the main one being: Why is the music so … Continue reading
Review: Last Weekend (2014)
My first review for the wonderful film site The Dissolve went up today. The Dissolve is a relatively new site, but they have an amazing stable of writers as well as an incredible community of commenters. Knowledgeable, positive, great discussions … Continue reading
Review: The One I Love (2014)
Super-fun with a great premise. Avoid spoilers if you can. There are no spoilers in my review at Rogerebert.com. I went into it not knowing the twist, and am glad I did. Mark Duplass and Elizabeth Moss are great. I … Continue reading
Review: Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014)
The second Sin City doesn’t break new ground or explore that grimy world further or deeper. It kind of just sits in the same space that the first one did. However, I didn’t mind that. I love what it looks … Continue reading
Review: Love Is Strange (2014)
You guys, it is so so good. Don’t miss it. My review is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Sneak Peek: A Short Clip From My Video-Essay About Gena Rowlands
Love Streams is out now via Criterion.