Out in Theaters: ‘BLAIR WITCH’
As a sequel to 'The Blair Witch Project', 'Blair Witch' expertly ramps up the ominous elements that made the original so nightmare-inducing but in emphasizing raised stakes over creative daring,…
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Out in Theaters: ‘SNOWDEN’
Stodgy and listless, 'Snowden' represents a top-to-bottom failure to give meaningful material narrative purpose. Loaded with weakly motivated characters and a very cursory understanding of political tectonics, Oliver Stone's latest…
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR’
Synopsis: “Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight....
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Out in Theaters: ‘SULLY’
'Sully' makes a great platform for Tom Hanks' unwavering skill as a leading man while offering seat-gripping set pieces and a somewhat emotional hero’s story you’ll be glad to cheer…
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Out in Theaters: ‘OTHER PEOPLE’
Molly Shannon puts in her bid for awards recognition as a cancer stricken mother in the tragicomedy 'Other People' but for those sick to death of watching actors pretend to…
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Out in Theaters: ‘TRANSPECOS’
Greg Kwedar’s debut film ‘Transpecos’ is a potent border fiction that matches high tension thrills with significant characters, played to perfection by Johnny Simmons, Clifton Collins Jr. and Gabriel Luna.…
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Out in Theaters: ‘YOGA HOSERS’
A waste of time and money (but maybe not talent), ‘Yoga Hosers’ is no horror movie though it is a horror to behold. Obnoxious, putrid and loathsome, this cinematic garbage…
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Out in Theaters: ‘COMPLETE UNKNOWN’
Like a meteor, ‘Complete Unknown’ shines bright early on but fizzles out when its evolving tone takes one too many left turns. The performances from Rachel Weisz and Michael Shannon…
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The 25 Best Movies of the 21st Century
Ever since the BBC polled some critics and named the “25 Best Films of the Decade”, there’s been an avalanche of people spewing their picks. In Seattle, Brian Ziztelman polled a group of local critics (including myself) to name our collective favorite picks. While an impressive 9 of my 25 bowed unto that selection, I,...
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Out in Theaters: ‘THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS’
A moody emulsion of chest-aching grief and sour recompense, 'The Light Between Oceans' is stick-to-your-ribs melodrama that’s powerfully acted and handsomely photographed. Through and through a tearful romance, this is…