“Paddington in Peru” is set to hit theaters this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited. This is the third installment in what has been a delightful film series that follows the adventures of Paddington, a lovable Peruvian bear who finds a home in London with the equally lovable Brown family. Dougal Wilson takes the … Continue reading
Channeling the hypnotic vibes of such gems as Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love” and Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy, writer-director Joshua Woodcock’s “One Night in Tokyo” is an aching drama full of humanity and heart. And despite its modest budget, the film exquisitely captures the pulse of the culturally rich and vibrant city from … Continue reading
Kino Lorber Studio Classics is bringing the delightful comedy “Play It Again, Sam” to home video in a fantastic new Blu-ray edition. Released in 1972, “Play It Again, Sam” follows a neurotic and insecure film journalist and recent divorcee (played by Woody Allen) who is inspired by the ghost of Humphrey Bogart to get back … Continue reading
Matthew Ninaber directs, writes, produces, and stars in “A Knight’s War”, a gritty and imaginative creation that embraces medieval action, dark fantasy, and horror. It even adds a few dashes of black comedy to lighten up what is a mostly grim and dread-driven story. Ancient prophecies, jealous gods, soulless demons, bloodthirsty witches – they all … Continue reading
Kino Lorber Studio Classics has released a terrific spaghetti western double feature on home video. This special edition includes Enzo G. Castellari’s “Kill Them All and Come Back Alone” and Sergio Corbucci’s “The Hellbenders”, both on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. Kino Lorber continues to be an industry leader in the preservation … Continue reading
For those moviegoers worried that we’re running short of psychopathic masked serial killers, fear not. “Heart Eyes” is here, a wild genre hybrid that mixes ingredients from sappy romantic comedies and blood-saturated slasher movies. It’s a gleefully self-aware date night cocktail that derives much of its enjoyment through its giddy embrace of numerous genre tropes. … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 