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Tag Archives: coming of age
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
Review: 20th Century Women (2016)
I’ve seen it twice now. I think it’s amazing. I liked Beginners (Mills’ first film, about his father coming out of the closet at the age of 75: Christopher Plummer won the Oscar) – but 20th Century Women – about … 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: Spa Night (2016)
A gentle and slow and repressed “coming out but not really” story, taking place in the Koreatown neighborhood in Los Angeles. A first feature. Pacing-wise and story-wise, it has a couple of issues, but in general it’s a good film … Continue reading
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
Review: Sing Street (2016)
I LOVE this movie. My review of Sing Street is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Naz & Maalik (2016)
A story filled with so much potential! Naz and Maalik are two devout Muslim kids, living in Bed-Stuy, who have just taken their relationship into romance. It’s strictly forbidden. There are more pressures on them. But for the most part, … Continue reading
Review: The 5th Wave (2016)
I loved the books by Rick Yancey (two out so far, the third coming out in May, apparently). I had hoped that … the movie would be good. I really did. Those books are RICH with excellent material. Sadly, it’s … Continue reading
Review: Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party (2015)
I interviewed writer/director Stephen Cone about his film Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party, which opens this Friday. I also reviewed the film for Rogerebert.com. It’s a terrific film.
My Interview with Stephen Cone, Writer/Director of Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party
I interviewed Stephen Cone, the talented Chicago-based writer and director of Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party, a wonderful ensemble film opening this Friday. The interview is now up at Rogerebert.com.