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Tag Archives: reviews
Review: Elle (2016); d. Paul Verhoeven
Oh, Elle. Where have you been all my life? I’ve seen it twice (so far). It’s a rape-revenge thriller and it’s also … a comedy? As in … really really funny. Many people will despise it for that reason. Or … Continue reading
Review: In a Valley of Violence (2016)
A Western starring Ethan Hawke and John Travolta. It’s not perfect, but God, when it works, it works. Here’s my review at Ebert.
Review: Christine (2016)
The SECOND film in 2016 dealing with Christine Chubbuck, the news reporter who committed suicide on-air in 1974. This one stars Rebecca Hall. It’s not perfect, and I’m not sure what the POINT is, but Hall is great. (Everyone is … Continue reading
Review: Little Sister (2016)
What an interesting film! Nary a cliche in sight! You keep thinking one will show up, but nope. Little Sister determinedly remains recognizably human, individualistic. My review of Little Sister is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: The terrific Under the Shadow (2016)
SUCH an excellent film. A horror film, for sure, with a couple of moments where my skin actually crawled. Shivers. But the psychological horror … that’s where the real terror and profundity lies. See it. Yet ANOTHER fantastic first feature … Continue reading
Review: Deepwater Horizon (2016)
This is not a full review but I just wanted to highly recommend this harrowing (truly) and infuriating film. It is so well-done, especially in terms of the special effects, which are so gritty and realistic that never once you … Continue reading
Review: Audrie & Daisy (2016)
A very unnerving and upsetting Netflix documentary about sexual assault in high school, bullying, social media. My review of Audrie & Daisy is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Southwest of Salem (2016)
I saw red watching the documentary Southwest of Salem, about the “San Antonio Four”, four lesbians accused of gang-raping two children in 1994. They all got lengthy prison sentences, even though there was zero evidence of a crime, and even … Continue reading
Review: Kicks (2016): Really special. Go see it.
There have been so many incredible first features this year. Kicks is another one. Highly recommend it. My review of Kicks is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: The Wild Life (2016)
The Robinson Crusoe story told by the animals on the island. It’s all right. My review of The Wild Life is now up at Rogerebert.com.