Top 10 Action Films Action films; they are that unique type that illicit the kind of response that strikes a definite jolt to a person’s core. It is within that pure cinematic experience defined by one of a combination of from over-the-top sequences, choreographed/gritty fight scenes, gun battles, car chases and/or unforgettable characters (good or […]
A Most Violent Year – NYC of the 80’s … I Fight For Family Misdirection; it is a term used in the film industry frequently. This is usually a term used when a film is ‘marketed’ for one genre and it clearly becomes another. When a film uses ‘misdirection’; it mostly turns out badly; critically […]
Kingsman: The Secret Service – Honor Like a Gentlemen … We are Spies This is an early review for a film that will be coming out early February 2015. I got a chance to watch this at an early screening for the press. Being based on a graphic novel; I had an inkling of what […]
The Skeleton Twins – The Twin Life of Good and Bad: We are Together This is a review for an indie film that came out late last year. At the heart of any film in the indie realm is the ‘down to earth’ approach to storytelling and tone. There is a sense to keep the […]
Whiplash – From Promise to Stage Debut … Boot Camp with a Drums It goes without saying; character films are some of my favorite kind to watch. One thing that makes them amazing is that they are carried by three things: Dialogue, acting and raw emotional overtones No matter if it has to do with […]