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Tag Archives: reviews
Review: Quitters (2016)
I didn’t really care for this one. I attempted to express why in my review at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Phantom Boy (2016)
Phantom Boy, the latest animated film from Oscar-nominated team Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol is really enjoyable. My review of Phantom Boy is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Captain Fantastic (2016)
Very sanctimonious and I did not care for it and that might piss people off since the movie will probably be referred to as “life-affirming” and “heart-warming” and God help anyone who harshes anyone else’s soft-hearted mellow (I’m close to … Continue reading
Review: Life, Animated (2016)
I wept openly during this beautiful emotional documentary about Owen Suskind, a kid who developed autism at age 3, retreated from the world, until he discovered that he could communicate to the outside world – as well as express his … Continue reading
Review: Carnage Park (2016)
Dumb. Derivative. Empty. My review of Carnage Park is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016): Opening Today
Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople opens today. I loved it when I saw it at the Tribeca Film Festival. My Tribeca review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople is up on Rogerebert.com.
Review: Wiener-Dog (2016); d. Todd Solondz. Opening Today.
It’s pretty amazing. And devastating. My review of Wiener-Dog is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Nuts! (2016)
I really admire director Penny Lane’s work (and her name) so much. Her last documentary was Our Nixon (I really recommend it), and her latest, Nuts!, about “Doctor” John R. Brinkley is equally unique. And even more bizarre. Super entertaining, … Continue reading
Review: Puerto Ricans in Paris (2016)
It’s worth it for Luis Guzman alone. But then, isn’t everything? My review of Puerto Ricans in Paris is up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: The Fits (2016): Extra! Extra! Must-See!
Everyone: you need to see this movie. Filmed on a micro-budget. Like, micro-micro. But stylistically bold as hell, and stylistic with a PURPOSE. Mysterious movie. Very creepy, thought-provoking, and deep. I can’t stop thinking about it. First-time director. No professional … Continue reading