Clearly this is Kong’s show and, while he could have pounded his chest and roared a few more times, Kong and his interaction with the other spectacular beasts is worth the price of admission.
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SXSW Film Review: Ridley Scott Brings ‘Alien Covenant’ to Festival
SXSW continued a tradition of treating fans to classic films and their creators with the screening of Alien and a preview of Ridley Scott’s new film, 'Alien: Covenant.'
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: Terrence Malick’s ‘Song to Song’
The idiosyncratic director's latest film is a tiring, pretentious love story that wastes a talented cast.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Resistance’
Resistance is a moving film that could have been much more graphic, violent, and traumatic. Instead filmmakers create a sustained experience where audiences can identify with the characters.
Read More »Film Review: Andrew Steggall’s Delicate and Moving ‘Departure’
In Andrew Steggall's Departure, a boy comes to terms with his own sexuality while the marriage of his parents crumbles in Steggall's solemn, beautifully-shot drama.
Read More »Athena Film Festival: ‘Dolores,’ United Farm Worker Icon and Civil Rights Activist
Dolores Huerta's is a name not widely recognized, but it should be, especially now.
Read More »Athena Film Festival: ‘100 Years’ — Native Americans Winning Against the Government
How long should one fight for justice? Sometimes it takes 100 years.
Read More »My Top Ten of the Current State of DC Entertainment
Let's get rid of any drama first - there will be no Batman vs. Superman (because it sucked).
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Bad Santa 2’ – Thirteen Years and Not Worth the Wait
The vulgarity "Bad Santa" of wears thin quickly. Only the first film's biggest fans will want to add this one to their holiday rotation.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ – One of the Best Anti-War War Films Ever
'Hacksaw Ridge' is Gibson’s most honest and compelling work as a director, not because he is condoning violence but instead highlighting its repugnance.
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