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Tag Archives: reviews
Review: Thy Father’s Chair (2017)
My review of the documentary Thy Father’s Chair is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Dina (2017)
A documentary really unlike any other. It’s a simple story: two people with various challenges (Asperger’s, OCD, anxiety, PTSD, developmentally disabled, etc.) are preparing for their wedding. The film takes us through that process. I loved it. My review of … Continue reading
Review: Barracuda (2017)
It was hard to avoid the buzz on this one from the festival circuit. I did my best to avoid it, however, because on the face of it, this felt like a movie I would love. I wanted to go … Continue reading
Review: Super Dark Times (2017)
If you read the plot, you might think: Ho-hum, yawn, it’s been done. And that’s true. What matters is HOW the director (and it’s his first feature!) has told the story. I absolutely loved it. My review of Super Dark … Continue reading
Review: Bobbi Jene (2017)
You ever get the uneasy feeling that you’re supposed to love something? And you … don’t? Especially if you’re a woman … at least that’s been my experience. You’re a woman, of COURSE you loved such-and-such. You’re a woman, of … Continue reading
Review: Rat Film (2017)
To those of you with a rodent phobia, consider yourself warned. Rat Film, a documentary about Baltimore’s “rat problem” is an absolutely captivating experience. I hope I did it just a little bit of justice in my review. But you … Continue reading
Review: Strong Island (2017)
Yance Ford investigates the various circumstances that led to his brother’s murder 20 years ago. I recommend it. My review of Strong Island is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: School Life (2017)
I absolutely loved the blandly titled School Life, a documentary about a private boarding school in Ireland. Highly recommended: it’s a tribute to teachers. My review of School Life is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: A Boy Called Po (2017)
A low-budget film about a single dad struggling to raise his autistic son. Criticizing a movie like this feels like criticizing a baby bunny. The main thing this film has going for it is NOT its theme – but the … Continue reading
Review: Beach Rats (2017)
Beach Rats is definitely something to see in the theatre, if it’s playing in your area. It was shot on 16mm. It’s riveting. My review of Beach Rats is now up at Rogerebert.com. My second review this week of a … Continue reading