Richard Linklater is without a doubt one of the most interesting directors currently working in the industry. One look at his filmography and your jaw will drop at the wide range of his art. As if Linklater...
There is a lot to admire about the work put into “Birdman.” The cast members all deliver stellar performances, the musical score is unique and the writing is so superb it made me want to stand up and...
To be honest, I felt a little out of place as I entered the cinema to catch an early Saturday matinee showing of Disney’s newest animated flick “Big Hero 6.” I was perhaps the only adult in the theater...
Christopher Nolan is one of the most ambitious minds in the filmmaking business, and perhaps one of the only directors to crack the code between thoughtful art and abrasive blockbuster. Interstellar,...
The summer movie season has been over for months, the awkward fall months are over and done with and now it is time for Hollywood to move into its official holiday season. This season is known to many...
Many viewers might be tempted to compare “Fury” to other films in the war genre, but to do so would do the film a disservice. “Fury” fails to live up to the character development present in films...
Thanks to the massive success of the Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes franchises, Robert Downey Jr. has proven to be one of the biggest movie stars working in the business. With those major roles, Downey Jr....
“Heroes come in all shapes and sizes ... even in rectangles.” This is the tagline for “The Boxtrolls,” and, after watching the movie, I can readily admit that heroes do come in the shapes of rectangles...
While reading Gillian Flynn’s masterful suspense novel over the summer, one thought was on my mind: “How on Earth are they going to turn this into a movie?” Books are made into films all the time,...
Perhaps the most admirable thing about “22 Jump Street” is that, despite having a big-name cast, a big budget and big standards to live up to, it never takes itself too seriously. The film recognizes...
Reliving the same day over and over again sounds like it could be fun, depending on the circumstances. Think about it; how many times have you screwed up and wished you could take something back that...
The Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) came to a close this past Sunday, and, as always, it was full of lots of hits and misses. The festival is known for giving an official jump-start to Oscar season by gauging...