Review: Snowden
September 12, 2016
“No matter who you are, you’re sitting in a database just waiting to be looked at.” By virtue of clicking on the link that led you to this review, you’ve …
Tag: US
Review: Captain Fantastic
September 7, 2016
A film that lives up to its title, and may make you reconsider where you are spending your life energies.
Review: Sully
September 6, 2016
“It’s been a while since New York had news this good, especially with an airplane in it.” Watching the recreation of US Airways Flight 1549 veering through the buildings of New …
Review: Blood Father
September 4, 2016
A rollicking throwback filled with bikes, beards, and boozehounds.
Review: Don’t Breathe
August 31, 2016
REVIEW: An original horror creation that comes with a gripping sense of style, and some shocking twists to unexpected places.
Review: Nerve
August 30, 2016
REVIEW: A timely film on the culture of anonymity in the web, and the dangers of groupthink.
Review: Free State of Jones
August 28, 2016
REVIEW: A powerful perspective on the impact of war, with a surprising secondary narrative.
Review: Ben-Hur
August 25, 2016
REVIEW: Standing up to the shadow of its epic forebears, there's a positive message to this Biblical action film.
Review: The Shallows
August 16, 2016
REVIEW: An intense series of moments chronicling survival against the odds in this skillful thriller.
Review: Kubo and the Two Strings
August 15, 2016
REVIEW: A stunning production that blends ancient Japanese art with gorgeous animation in this instant classic.