Dirigida por Michael Polish (Terror on the Prairie, Force of Nature), a partir de un guión de Alexander Vesha (serie de televisión “Alert: Missing Persons Unit”, Deadly Impact), Alarum es un buen thriller de espías, pero no una experiencia emocionante a pesar del talentoso elenco. La historia no es difícil de seguir, ya que es… Continue reading Crítica de película – Alarum – Un gran elenco en este thriller de espías – ¿Quién traiciona a quién?
Month: January 2025
AFF 2024: Spetember 5 – a tense take on Munich 1972
At first glance, ‘September 5’ might complement Spielberg’s Munich, both films addressing the tragic hostage crisis at the 1972 Olympics. However, Tim Fehlbaum’s intense drama zeroes in on a different angle: the ethical and logistical challenges faced by journalists trying to cover an unprecedented act of terrorism as it unfolded live. Set entirely in ABC’s… Continue reading AFF 2024: Spetember 5 – a tense take on Munich 1972
Movie Review: UNSTOPPABLE Is A Genuinely Inspirational True Story
In 2011, college wrestler Anthony Robles won an NCAA National Championship in his weight class for Arizona State University. While this might sound like a standard, uneventful story, the fact is that he accomplished this honor with only one leg. Robles was born with only one leg and had to grow up with this limitation,… Continue reading Movie Review: UNSTOPPABLE Is A Genuinely Inspirational True Story
Movie Review: WOLF MAN Lacks The Necessary Bite To Make It Memorable
After filmmaker Leigh Whannell delivered such a great reimagining of Universal’s The Invisible Man, I hoped his take on the Wolf Man would have the same, or even more significant, impact. However, after I came out of the press screening of his latest remake of a Universal monster property, I was utterly disappointed. Though Whannell… Continue reading Movie Review: WOLF MAN Lacks The Necessary Bite To Make It Memorable
Movie Review: NIGHT CALL
The feature debut from writer and director Michiel Blanchart and his co-writers, Gilles Marchand and Laurent Brandenbourger screened the action/thriller Night Call in various film festivals around the globe, including Fantastic Fest this past year. I found the film’s script engaging, especially when the film is in full action, as well as the dramatic scenes… Continue reading Movie Review: NIGHT CALL
Crítica de película: Unstoppable – Un biopic deportivo sobre la determinación y la perseverancia
William Goldenberg, un galardonado editor de la película Argo, hace su debut como director con el largometraje Unstoppable sobre la vida real del luchador Anthony Robles (interpretado por Jharrel Jerome en su primer papel principal en una película). Robles, nacido con una sola pierna, ha contado con el amor y el apoyo de su madre… Continue reading Crítica de película: Unstoppable – Un biopic deportivo sobre la determinación y la perseverancia
Crítica de película: One of Them Days: enfrentar el desalojo puede poner a prueba una amistad
Dirigida por Lawrence Lamont (serie de televisión “Rap Sh!t”, director de videos musicales de Big Sean) y escrita por Syreeta Singleton (serie de televisión “Insecure”), One of Them Days es su debut cinematográfico. Es una comedia y, como ocurre con la mayoría de las películas de comedia, programas de televisión y stand-up, parte del humor… Continue reading Crítica de película: One of Them Days: enfrentar el desalojo puede poner a prueba una amistad
Movie Review: THE BRUTALIST Reminds Us That The American Dream Can Be A Nightmare For Immigrants Seeking A Better Life
Though this movie is fictional, it still rings accurately and genuinely about the immigrant experience of people escaping hardships and atrocities from their homes and seeking the promises of the American dream. Writer/director Brady Corbett and co-writer Mona Fastvold tell the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a gifted artisan and architect whose life with… Continue reading Movie Review: THE BRUTALIST Reminds Us That The American Dream Can Be A Nightmare For Immigrants Seeking A Better Life
Movie Review: NICKEL BOYS Reminds Us of The Darker Chapters of Racist America
Writer/director RaMell Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes have adapted Colson Whitehead’s novel, The Nickel Boys, into a remarkable and outstanding film finally opening in theaters. I have never previously read Whitehead’s book. Still, after watching the film adaptation, I would love to immerse myself in this story, as Ross, Barnes, the cast, and the crew… Continue reading Movie Review: NICKEL BOYS Reminds Us of The Darker Chapters of Racist America
Fantastic Fest 2024 Secret Screening Review: BETTER MAN Offers An Inventive Take On A Musical Biopic
When it comes to Fantastic Fest Secret Screenings, one never knows what to expect. So, unsurprisingly, it came as a bit of a surprise that one of 2024’s secret screenings was the Robbie Williams musical biopic Better Man. Writer/director Michael Gracey tells the story of British pop singer Robbie Williams, the various psychological problems he… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Secret Screening Review: BETTER MAN Offers An Inventive Take On A Musical Biopic