Perkins, whose father was the late Anthony Perkins, creates an ambitious narrative that takes its time revealing the intricacies of the afterlife with care and patience, a virtue you will need if you want to finish this film.
Perkins, whose father was the late Anthony Perkins, creates an ambitious narrative that takes its time revealing the intricacies of the afterlife with care and patience, a virtue you will need if you want to finish this film.
Unlike the first film, which ingratiated itself to us not only because it shares a history with The Amityville Horror, but because its production takes influence from films like The Exorcist and The Omen. This film tries to say, “Believe us. There’s something to fear.”
Yes, the story is only so-so, and newcomer Scot Armstrong doesn’t know how to reign in a good performance from any of the assembled cast, but honestly I thought a good chunk of this was quite funny. Universal didn’t think so. The film started production in 2011, was finally cast in 2013, only released in Europe in 2014, and finally released in America last year.
Allen has always had an interest in vintage 1920s appeal, whether it’s the detective novels of Raymond Chandler (The Curse of the Jade Scorpion) or the literary scene of Paris (Midnight in Paris), or the glamour and sophistication of Hollywood’s golden age (Café Society).
The film centers on two losers who want to become a famous actor and screenwriter. Their thirtieth birthdays arrive and they still haven’t made it in Tinsel town, so they decide that they will become famous that very day. Fame, or more commonly infamy, is an attainable goal in today’s Internet obsessed culture...
Earnest fans of Koenig’s predecessor were excited for another whodunit, another true crime to unravel and dissect with precision and empathy. In reality, this was a near ruse, because though that this is the start of the story, it is definitely not the ending.
Field’s performance as Doris is simply joyful. She is a woman who is beginning again, blissfully innocent to the world around her, and yet she has suffered for decades, as she gave up her life to take care of her mother.
The film tries to be funny, in a bleak, sarcastic kind of way, but it does not deliver. Much like Sonnenfeld’s other venture, Wild Wild West, the film tries to be an edgy contemporary to a familiar genre and fails miserably.
The character of Sam was well played in the film by Tessa Thompson but Logan Browning was born to play this role. Not only is Sam a smart, passionate leader and activist, but she also has her own fears and doubts about the state of her relationships.
Though the show is still eccentric and funny in the best of ways, its seasonal arc completely falls apart by episode two and never picks up again.
This man is named Roger Stone, and he is the subject of this documentary. He is a man who does not apologize, nor cares about anything but his own infamy and political clout, a dangerous combination.
This was during the fifties, a time when women weren’t valued for their opinions. Add to that fact that she was crusading to end prayer in school, a highly contentious and inflammatory stance in fifties America, and you have to admit the woman possessed grit.
If you’re not already impressed by this show’s humor, masterful production, and fluid episodic structure, here’s a crazy fact: Aziz Ansari really did move to Italy and learned how to make pasta for a year. I mean, for realsies you guys.
James Gunn got his start contributing to films from Troma, the mischievous powerhouse studio that brought us such films as The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. From those humble beginnings Gunn has created a filmography that relies on the weird, gross, and extremely dark aspects of life as well as a good monster.
Two different films, two different directors, many similarities. Both of these men have dabbled in the fantasy genre, both of these films come later in their careers, and both try to subvert the norms of classic storytelling...
Invoking elements of great crime films (that also showcase young men getting over their head in illegal dealings), War Dogs is a solid if hyperbolic film that asks the question, “How does this shit keep happening?”
I am probably missing out on a lot of information by not having read the book, but I can firmly say that that novel is much more interesting and informational than this film. Skloot recognizes the issues surrounding medical discovery wherein black subjects and innovators aren’t given the credit they deserve.
Here’s the premise: In a world of superheroes and villains, ordinary citizens are constantly subjected to dangerous situations and transgressions. Hudgens character, Emily, is in charge of a group in R&D for a security company that protects these citizens from attacks. Right!?!?!?
Xenophobia is one of the most powerful and least productive biases in the modern world. Though it has no place in our society, and has been known to be destructive via strong inalienable hate, it is a common vice among many Americans and Europeans alike.
