There is a certain level of craftsmanship to “Wildlife,” which is showing at this year’s New York Film Festival. The movie takes place in 1960 Montana and focuses on the Brinson family. Father, Jerry (Jake Gyllenhaal); Mother, Jeanette (Carey Mulligan);… Read More ›
NYFF 2017
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 ›