Fargo Film Festival Review: Aaron and Austin Keeling’s ‘The House on Pine Street’
“Incredibly polished and finely acted, ‘The House on Pine Street’ will surely become a hit on the film festival circuit.”
Fargo Film Festival Review: Jesse Moss’ ‘The Overnighters’
“Moss highlights the personal struggles of many who find themselves re-awakened in northwestern North Dakota, and others who simply fade in and fade out.”
Criticwire Survey: My First ‘Inappropriate’ Movie
Criticwire Survey: My First ‘Inappropriate’ Movie
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Q.V. Hough’s 2015 Oscar Picks
Concealed Fury: Hélier Cisterne’s ‘Vandal’
“Cisterne poses important questions about adolescent identity and touches on the blossoming of artistic expression in ‘Vandal,’ but the concealed fury of each character ultimately remains an enigma (along with their understanding of the real world).”
Truffaut with a Shade of Demy: Axelle Ropert’s ‘Miss and the Doctors’
“‘Miss and the Doctors’ reminds of François Truffaut with a shade of Demy; ‘Jules et Jim’ holding ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.'”
Review: Mélanie Laurent’s ‘Breathe’
“‘Breathe’ works on various levels thanks to Arnaud Potier’s cinematography, Laurent’s polished direction and the magnetic charisma of the leads.”
A Reluctant Hunter: Jean-Bernard Marlin’s ‘La fugue’
“Bencherif exudes that rare type of charisma one can’t teach.”
Recap: The Americans ‘Baggage’
“With such a focus on powerful women, I’m still not sure how The Americans will handle the case of Stan Beamon. Mentally weak or the smartest guy in the room?”
Stuck in a Dungeon with You: The Claustrophobic Comeback of ‘Scandal’
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Recap: The Americans ‘EST Men’ (Season Three Premiere)
“The Americans highlights themes of male bonding and sexism, which hints at the potential rise of female characters in season three.”
The Film Jeff Nichols Should Have Made: ‘The World Made Straight’
“‘The World Made Straight’ is essentially a poor man’s ‘Out of the Furnace’… Still, it’s a memorable spotlight for the always-mesmerizing Minka Kelly.”
Amazon Comedy Pilot Reviews: ‘Salem Rogers’ and ‘Down Dog’
“Amazon’s new comedy pilots have their share of problems, although the underdog stories may appeal to the masses. I’m giving the upper hand to Down Dog.”
Amazon Pilot Review: ‘Cocked’
“Cocked is not all bad, as there is a great family drama in there somewhere.”
Amazon Pilot Review: ‘The Man in the High Castle’
“Film series like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games boast a visually interesting world that draws us in, which is also present in The Man in the High Castle pilot.”
Min’s Primary Style: Statement Necklaces
“Constructing yourself a gorgeous Necklace while expressing your personal style.”
Amazon Pilot Review: ‘Point of Honor’
“Amazon Studios’ new war drama has everything it needs for a fun series about young people, but the execution falls short.”
The Problem With Tom Brady Haters
“The inherent problem with Tom Brady haters lies in their predictability and inability to accept reality.”
‘The Fall’ Season 2 Review
Just when you thought this series couldn’t more twisted and brilliant…it does.
Just Let it Flow: The Awkward Transitions of ‘Jimi: All Is by My Side’
“A Hendrix biopic can be tackled in a variety of ways, but a director should either commit to gonzo audio/visual techniques or simply let the performances take over.”