We are all human and thus we know what it is to be sad and to cry. Movies are able to elicit tears by pressing certain buttons and Dee Rees’ “Mudbound” is excellent at knowing just how to push those… Read More ›
New York Film Festival 2017
New York Film Festival Review: “Last Flag Flying”
Although press screenings have been going on for the better part of two weeks, the 55th New York Film Festival officially began last night, and it did so with the world premiere of Richard Linklater’s newest movie, “Last Flag Flying.”… Read More ›
New York Film Festival Review: “Before we Vanish”
My first New York Film Festival screening for this year (yes, second published review) was of a Japanese film called “Before we Vanish.” Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the film follows the journey of three aliens who invade human bodies. These aliens… Read More ›
New York Film Festival 2017 Review: “Mrs. Hyde”
In 2016, the New York Film Fest offered up Isabelle Huppert in Paul Verhoeven’s “Elle.” Her performance in the film is outstanding and her Academy Award nomination for it is a well earned one (as is her Golden Globe win)…. Read More ›
