Review: ‘Shadow’
Zhang Yimou’s newest film is a stylish, striking-looking dramatic journey. Continue reading Review: ‘Shadow’
Review: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’
Not quite as fleeting as “Smell-O’Vision,” but 3D has scuffled in the past decade to find its footing as ornamental cinematic technology. I think we’re finally there with screens dedicated to the 3D version of a film rather than awkwardly … Continue reading Review: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’
Festival Files: 2019 Dallas International Film Festival, Remnants and Winners
Living in Dallas, even if one doesn’t listen to music or make weekly pilgrimages to the local thrift shop/independent bookstores scouring for music, one is probably still aware of the cultural imprint from Chris Penn’s Good Records. Major artists in town … Continue reading Festival Files: 2019 Dallas International Film Festival, Remnants and Winners
Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Expect the Expected
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe concludes its current story with another action blockbuster. Continue reading Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Expect the Expected
Festival Files: 2019 Dallas International Film Festival: ‘Shadow,’ ‘Them That Follow’ and ‘Frances Ferguson’
Personal faves emerged in the festival’s last few days. Continue reading Festival Files: 2019 Dallas International Film Festival: ‘Shadow,’ ‘Them That Follow’ and ‘Frances Ferguson’
Review: ‘Peterloo,’ Reclaimed From History
British director Mike Leigh tells the story of a historic massacre from the perspective of aristocrats, peasants, and everyone in between. Continue reading Review: ‘Peterloo,’ Reclaimed From History
