By Laurie Coker Rating: D I never imagined that I would dislike any performance by two time Oscar winning actor Christoph Waltz, but I found little interesting or memorable about him in Terry Gilliam’s chaotic science fiction epic The Zero Theorem. Actually, I lied. Waltz and his co-stars offer splendid performances, but can’t help but… Continue reading Review: THE ZERO THEORUM
Day: September 19, 2014
Review: THE MAZE RUNNER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The popular trend of young adult novel adaptations has yet another cinematic offering for their fans and anyone else who has enjoyed this movie fad. In addition to the hunger gamers, the divergents, and the sparkly, mopey vampires, audiences can now follow the adventures of Thomas… Continue reading Review: THE MAZE RUNNER
Review: THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) As people are imperfect, there is no such thing as a perfect family. We all have our familial issues, some worse than others, but if we can find some common ground in love with our siblings, parents and other relatives, there’s not much more to need. If… Continue reading Review: THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU
Review: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: THEM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/directors Derek Cianfrance and Lars Von Trier both have unique styles of filmmaking and storytelling, but both know how to write about people, relationships and the dark and melancholy direction that these relationships often follow. A new name can be added to the list of esteemed filmmakers… Continue reading Review: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY: THEM
Review: A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
By Laurie Coker Rating: C After hearing mumblings as I left the screening, I might be one of a few who actually didn’t hate Liam Neeson’s latest film, A Walk Among the Tombstones, directed and adapted to screening by Scott Frank. This does not mean, however, that I like it either. A lumbering pace and… Continue reading Review: A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES