"Kite’s oppressive façade of dreariness somehow doesn’t make me feel like there are any real stakes involved, and India Eisley’s performance doesn’t make me want to particularly cheer her on in any...
The drummer drama Whiplash confronts our collective delusions about personal achievement and greatness.Whiplash Release date: October 10, 2014 (USA) Director: Damien Chazelle Stars: Miles Teller, J.K....
As a movie, the earnest sci-fi parable Automata doesn't quite work. But man, that production design is killer.AutomataRelease date: October 10, 2014 (Theatrical, On Demand) Director: Gabe Ibáñez Stars:...
"Director Nacho Vigalondo has his finger on the pulse of this cultural phenomenon of celebrity obsession being married to instant access through the Internet, producing a timely tale of voyeurism going down...
By guest contributor Brian Ronaghan In a different life - one I left behind long ago - sometimes I would help people. Someone would want to know if a movie was good, and I would tell him. But there was a...
The latest Blu-ray the Hard Way explores some of the new (and old) features making their way into the gorgeous 4K restoration of Tobe Hooper's horror classic. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 40th Anniversary...
"The Scribbler succeed where Sin City: A Dame to Kill For failed, using atmosphere and a specific color palette to move and provide insight into both the story and the characters."The Scribbler Release...
Tusk, the latest from Kevin Smith, is Snakes on a Plane filmmaking, an idea without a story.Tusk Release date: September 19, 2014 (USA) Director: Kevin Smith Stars: Justin Long, Michael Parks, Johnny...
Even if the ending leaves you hanging, The Maze Runner is driven by an engine of constant suspense, according to this guest review from Brian Ronaghan.The Maze Runner Release date: September 19, 2014...
An vulnerable, powerful performance by Honeymoon star Rose Leslie can't save this messy horror flick from poor characterization and a draggy middle.Honeymoon Release date: September 12, 2014 (USA) Director:...