(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) With “Corsage”, writer and director Marie Kreutzer has taken a scalpel to the standard biopic formula and made a witty, irreverent, and openly fictionalized take on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known more affectionately throughout Europe as Sissi). It’s a gutsy reimagining … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Christian Bale investigates a series of gruesome murders in 1830 Hudson Valley, New York in Scott Cooper’s “The Pale Blue Eye”, an adaptation of Louis Bayard’s 2003 novel of the same name. It’s a film based on some really good material, that takes place … Continue reading
I’m a sucker for classic film noir, and the latest modern day film to venture into the mostly forgotten genre is Liam Neeson’s “Marlowe”. As the name makes obvious, the film is based on Raymond Chandler’s famous hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe. It’s more directly inspired by the 2014 novel “The Black-Eyed Blonde” by Irish writer … Continue reading
Jewish folklore meets horror’s demon possession sub-genre in director Oliver Park’s smart and sinister new chiller “The Offering”. Written by Hank Hoffman from a story he conceived with Jonathan Yunger, this surprisingly rich and devilishly spooky tale digs into themes of family, reconciliation, repentance, and sacrifice. At the same time, it fully embraces many elements … Continue reading
Kino Lorber has announced the new 4K UHD home release of “Death Wish”. This two-disc combo pack features the film in 4K Ultra HD and on Blu-Ray. This 1974 neo-noir action-thriller sees Charles Bronson turn from straight-laced architect to lethal vigilante after his wife and daughter are victimized by a brutal crime. Directed by Michael … Continue reading
The new Tamil-language film “Thunivu” is a lot of things packed into one movie. It’s loaded with kinetic action, there’s plenty of good humor, and (of course) there’s the occasional pulse-pounding musical number (often when you’re least expecting it). But more than anything, “Thunivu” is a heist film. It may be impossible to nail it … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 