Month: November 2013

By Savannah Wood Rating: A+  Out of Hollywood’s greatest modern auteurs, no one captures the intricacies of human suffering quite like Steve McQueen. Anyone familiar with his previous two films, Hunger and Shame, knows how adept he is at conveying anguish in its most excruciating, raw form. His most recent film, 12 Years a Slave,… Continue reading Review: 12 YEARS A SLAVE

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) I am a huge fan of British comedies in general because they are usually smart funny which is especially what I enjoy.  So, when I saw the preview for this film and the fact that it was made by the same folks that gave us Love… Continue reading Review: ABOUT TIME

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) To say this film is intense is an understatement.  These types of films are not one’s to see over and over again, at least not for me, but I think everyone should see them to have any idea about what slavery used to be.  I will… Continue reading Review: 12 YEARS A SLAVE

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Richard Curtis, who previously helmed Love Actually and Pirate Radio, About Time is a time traveling movie in the guise of a romantic comedy.  Actually, let me re-label that genre, because I feel it would be unfair to Curtis to dismiss his sweet, heartfelt,… Continue reading Review: ABOUT TIME

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Some of the most important films that deserve viewing by everyone are often the most difficult ones to sit through. Director Steve McQueen’s adaptation of Solomon Northrup’s autobiography Twelve Years a Slave certainly falls into this category. McQueen never shies away from vividly and graphically recreating… Continue reading Review: 12 YEARS A SLAVE