So far 2016 has been a fascinating year for documentaries. And while one prominent film is getting most of the attention, energy, and chatter, it’s hard to believe there will be a better documentary this year than the sublime “Once Upon a Time in Harlem”. Shot in 1972 by filmmaker William Greaves, the movie is … Continue reading
For many of us, James Gunn’s cinematic spin on the DC Universe hasn’t gotten off to the most encouraging start. It kicked off with “Superman”, a frustrating and often baffling treatment of the brand’s iconic superhero. Next came the even worse “Supergirl”, which amplified the “Superman” movie’s worst tendencies while adding a few of its … Continue reading
Full admission, I knew nothing about businesswoman and now convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes. It took the help of a critic friend and Wikipedia to give me an idea of who she was, what she had done, and why everyone is buzzing about the new documentary, “You Can See Everything”. I may not be as wildly … Continue reading
The emotionally charged war drama “Atonement” takes three unique perspectives on one violent tragedy and weaves them into a story that shows there are no easy paths to absolution. Three compelling central characters, portrayed through three equally compelling performances, explore the collateral damage of war, which isn’t something left on the battlefield. Instead, the scars … Continue reading
Idris Elba pulls double duty in the upcoming science-fiction survival thriller “Above the Below”. The accomplished 54-year-old actor not only stars in his latest feature but also co-directs alongside Martin Owen. The new trailer dropped in theaters last week and it teases what looks to be an edge-of-your-seat race against the clock that starts in … Continue reading
Horror’s found-footage sub-genre ran its course with me some time ago. But occasionally a movie will come around that reminds us of why found-footage filmmaking was once all the rave. The new independent horror film “Infirmary” starts with that kind of promise. But over the course of its lean 85 minutes, the narrative flaws begin … Continue reading
