Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene
October 21, 2011
Martha Marcy May Marlene is a movie whose subject matter is less its subject and more a feeling. It is a film that makes you think, but is not intellectual. It relies its audience to react to and interpret what is on-screen rather than just sit back and experience it.
Review: The Ides of March
October 7, 2011
The Ides of March is nothing more than a political drama. There is nothing extraordinary about it as a whole. The premise is as old as politics itself. However, the individual pieces – the performances, the cinematography, the dialogue, the characters – all are excellent in-and-of-themselves. This makes the sum of its parts greater than the whole.
Review: Moneyball
September 23, 2011
It’s good to see a movie about baseball after such a long time without one. That’s not to say this is a traditional feel-good sports film, however. Moneyball is a sports drama rife with complex characters, smart dialogue, and is a delight to behold, especially for baseball fans.
Review: Drive
September 16, 2011
After premiering at Cannes, Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive received critical acclaim and became my most-looked-forward-to film of the year. Then, I was shocked to see ads for the film on television that suggested it was being given a wide release. This deeply engaging, beautiful, entertaining film is a unique picture that hopefully points towards the future of movies. Its combination of European art house sensibility and mainstream appeal is fascinating, and a joy to witness.
Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
July 16, 2011
It all ends… and it’s awesome.