Zero Motivation: An insightful look at gendered institution — A film...
While many Israeli film exports are straightforward or dramatic movies, Zero Motivation offers a breath of fresh air with a funny yet critical look at...
Giveaway: Two tickets to see 40th Anniversary 2K projection of Altman's...
We have a giveaway! First off, many thanks to followers outside of South Florida where we are based. We know you are a dedicated bunch,...
Two Days, One Night highlights power in minimalist filmmaking of Dardennes...
With their new film, Two Days, One Night, the sibling directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have stayed true to their spare but powerful aesthetic, using handheld...
International Online Film Critics' Poll announces nominees for 4th biannual awards
The International Online Film Critics' Poll has announced its nominations for its 2013/14 survey. I was honored to have been asked to participate for...
Inherent Vice captures an era of dark change in America with...
It sounded like staid material in 2009 for author Thomas Pynchon when he set a detective story called Inherent Vice in 1970, a time when...
50 years after the Civil Rights Act, Selma remains a timely...
It is not easy to film a historic moment that some viewers will remember, such as a critical juncture wherein the Civil Rights Movement...
Winter Sleep explores perceptions with potent, subtle range of character development
Let's be honest about Winter Sleep, the latest film from Turkey’s premier director/writer Nuri Bilge Ceylan, there is a lot of talking. However, this modern...
The best movies of 2014, according to Hans Morgenstern — Part...
Yesterday you had a chance to see the bottom half of my 20 favorite films and film experiences of 2014 (The best movies of...
The best movies of 2014, according to Hans Morgenstern — Part...
It's the end of the year, and once again here is a list of the best films I caught this year. As opposed to...
Big Eyes, a strong return to intimate weirdo dreamer drama for...
With Big Eyes, director Tim Burton refreshingly returns to more intimate filmmaking and away from the fantasy-enhanced world of his recent movies. Films like Alice In...