Tag: Film
Review: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
It starts off great; clever writing, beautiful cinematography, likable characters, witty, off-beat humour. It strongly reminded me of a more adult, ‘WesAndersony’ version of Pixar’s…
Review: Fences
Simply echoing what so many people have astutely pointed out already — this is not a well-rounded stage-to-screen adaptation. By adhering to the palcosenico’s static…
Review: The Handmaiden
I’m sure no one needs another voice in this roaring crowd echoing that this is a truly good movie. Sadly, it didn’t reach masterpiece levels…
7 Potential Sneaky Oscar Nominations
I don’t do nomination predictions. That’s what I always say. Sometimes I cave, sure. It’s a tough game to resist. Every single year. See Al…
Film Honors 2016: Longlists Announced
With the arrival of a new year, came the approaching closure of the film season. Here in the UK I’ve bullied my way through so…
Film Honors: 1996
My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…
Review: The Light Between Oceans
There are many moments in The Light Between Oceans when cinematographer Adam Arkapaw beautifully captures the rich tones of both night and day amidst the…
Review: Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals takes the split-plot of a woman reading her ex husband’s latest book, in which we follow her reaction (and current blemished life status),…
Review: Florence Foster Jenkins
As acting goes, both Meryl Steep and Hugh Grant pulled another rabbit out of their hats in Stephen Frears’ latest blend of the comic and…
Film Honors: 2008
My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…
Film Honors: 1990
My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…
Film Honors: 1991
My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…
Interview – Gone Girl Carrie Coon
Carrie Coon spoke to me at Awards Daily TV about film, theater, television, and TV series The Leftovers. Below is an excerpt of the interview:…
Film Honors: 2015
My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…