KINDS OF KINDNESS (R) Dir. Yorgos Lanthimos Lanthimos’ absurdist comedy triptych examines the bizarre, ugly aspects of the human condition and our struggle to accept and control our existence – complete with finger-severing, sweat-licking, cringe-worthy laughs (4.0 / 5.0) B- Yorgos Lanthimos movies are strange. That statement almost goes without saying; from The Lobster […]
“The Burial,” is a film that beckons us to reflect on the complexities of justice and human connections. Director Maggie Betts (Novitiate) turns what could have been ‘just another courtroom movie’ into an exciting, sometimes lighthearted, other times heartfelt drama. The film delves into the true story of Jeremiah O’Keefe, brought to life by the
What a delightful surprise to see a winner from a relatively new filmmaker, Prentice Penny, writer and director. We don’t usually think of a black middle-class young man with a future in his father’s business wanting to become a sommelier (not a Somalian, as envisioned by some in his circle). But Elijah (Athie) is a dreamer, and something
You barely have time to get your bearings before Underwater charges full steam ahead with its anxiety inducing deep sea horror. Relative new Director William Eubank and his screenwriters, Brian Duffield (Insurgent) and Adam Cozad (Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit) borrow heavily from institutional horror and science fiction films. Rarely does Underwater showcase original thinking or
Part of the 2017 Toronto Film Festival “New Wave” series, Oscar winning actress Brie Larson made her directorial debut with “Unicorn Store”. A welcome surprise and a more impressive actor-turned-director film than Andy Serkis’ “Breathe” which also debuted at the festival that year. Yet no distributor would buy the film, even with an Oscar winner
The SXSW indie breakout “Patti Cake$” begins with unflattering closeups of grilled chompers and never relinquishes the concept of ‘in your face’. Later we see our star, newcomer Danielle Macdonald, in a close-up brushing her teeth, and shots of the spit she produces. Writer/director Geremy Jasper, who did a Selena Gomez music video one time,