Fårö sits just off Sweden’s mainland and is probably best known as the home of the late Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. The acclaimed auteur lived on the idyllic Baltic island from 1965 until his death in 2007. His affection for Fårö led him to make a total of six features there including “Through a Glass … Continue reading
You can count me among the many Chloé Zhao fans out there. The Beijing-born filmmaker has had a short yet prominent career, making a name for herself in the thriving world of independent cinema. Her renown grew even more last year when her film “Nomadland” dominated awards season, taking home Academy Awards for both Best … Continue reading
There has been a ton of buzz out there for “House of Gucci” and rightly so. Not only is it Ridley Scott’s second movie in as many months, but it packs an all-star cast. Add to that the amazing true story it’s inspired by and you have a movie that could be an awards season … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) With over 50 Academy Award nominations (including five for Best Picture)and a total of 15 Oscar wins, it goes without saying that Netflix has become a major player in the world of movies. But in addition to awards season features, Netflix has also poured … Continue reading
A few days ago Warner Brothers gave us a look at their new horror thriller “Unwelcome”. It comes from director Jon Wright who penned the screenplay with his frequent collaborator Mark Stay. This strange looking feature has a cool visual style to go along with its fairly well-worn premise. And while I’m not really sure … Continue reading
The grimy blue-collar crime thriller “Ida Red” opens with a stylishly filmed late night heist. Josh Hartnett and Frank Grillo masquerading as DEA agents pull over an 18-wheeler under the guise of a “routine” traffic stop. But as often happens in movies like this, things gets messy and (especially in this case) the ramifications of … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 