Review: Marianne Métivier’s ‘She Who Wears the Rain’
“‘She Who Wears the Rain’ shows how lucid dreaming engagement can help people cope with mental health issues.”
Review: Daniel Kremer’s ‘Overwhelm the Sky’
“Mesmerizing and immaculately-structured, ‘Overwhelm the Sky’ is an ambitious indie epic that doesn’t waste a single minute.”
VVIBES: Martin Scorsese and Marvel
VV’s D.M. Palmer, Peter Bell and Q.V. Hough on Martin Scorsese and Marvel
Review: Rob Grant’s ‘Harpoon’
“Rob Grant’s ‘Harpoon’ exudes all the sly confidence of a well-prepared and half-in-the-bag wedding table orator.”
VVIBES: Streaming Picks 100419
Streaming Recommendations from VV’s Bill Bria, Anya Stanley, Jim Ross, Peter Bell and Q.V. Hough!
Review: Henry Alex Rubin’s ‘Semper Fi’
“‘Semper Fi’ leans heavily on male codes of honor but doesn’t fully explore the motivations for the primary players, a group of Marines trying to re-acclimate to life in upstate New York. As a result, the final act suffers.”
On Performance by Q.V. Hough: Rosamund Pike in ‘A Private War’
“In ‘A Private War,’ Rosamund Pike embodies a woman under the influence, a real-life war journalist in pursuit of truth. She establishes an authentic physical interpretation — high shoulders, low vocal tone, 90-degree arm posturing — and then improvises for a more in-depth character portrait.”
La Quinzaine des Réalisateurs Review: Ariane Labed’s ‘Olla’
“Through sharp sound design and awkward moments of situational comedy, ‘Olla’ highlights the inner fire of a young woman; a charismatic vagabond. Like her frequent collaborator Yorgos Lanthimos, Labed uses tonally offbeat situations to hilariously explore perceptions of logical and illogical behavior.”
Review: Michael K. Feinstein’s ‘The Browsing Effect’
“Written and directed by Michael K. Feinstein, ‘The Browsing Effect’ highlights the beauty of lasting connections. Despite pressing too hard on social media tropes, the film includes numerous charming performances and genuine laugh-out-loud moments.”
‘Hospitality’ Review: Emmanuelle Chriqui Needs More Thriller Roles
“Chriqui proves that she’s ready for the next phase in her career, whether it’s in westerns or thrillers. Take heed, Quentin Tarantino.”
NoBudge Breakdown: June 25 – July 8, 2018
NoBudge Breakdown is a weekly round-up of featured films at NoBudge. For this installment, Vague Visages’ Q.V. Hough examined two weeks of short films (before NB’s summer break) and picked a few that stood out the most.
Netflix’s ‘The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter’ Plays It Safe for Maximum Viewership
“‘The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter’ lacks ‘true grit.’ It’s designed to feel relatable, yet Brolin’s impassioned performance can only do so much to override the stock dialogue and the narrative’s lack of originality.”
NoBudge Breakdown: June 18-24, 2018
NoBudge Breakdown is a weekly round-up of featured films at NoBudge.
VV NOBUDGE PICK OF THE WEEK: Parker Hill’s ‘Homing In’
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 6.8.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 6.1.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Favorite Bob Dylan Songs
In celebration of Bob Dylan’s May 24 birthday, Vague Visages writers list their favorite tracks.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 5.18.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Weekend Vibes 5.11.18
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Vague Visages Writers’ Room: Favorite Audrey Hepburn Performances
In celebration of the late Audrey Hepburn’s May 4 birthday, Vague Visages writers remember a couple of the actress’ finest performances.
Review: Robert Smigel’s ‘The Week Of’
“Like an aging fighter that steps into the ring on short notice, Robert Smigel’s ‘The Week Of’ is overweight, unfocused and hungry for a paycheck.”