film reviews
‘The Ascent’: 1970s Soviet film affirms deeply human values in dangerous times
June 10, 2020The Ascent is not the type of movie you would expect about World War II—or the Great Patriotic War, as it was known in the Soviet Union where the film was made.
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‘The Lovebirds’ review: A dynamic romantic comedy holding back its full potential
May 21, 2020The world needs more quality movies with people of color characters that spark laughter rather than tears.
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‘Planet of the Humans’: A documentary film of despair or hope?
May 11, 2020It’s disappointing that Jeff Gibbs and Michael Moore would make such a low-quality documentary film.
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‘Working Man’ film an important contribution toward understanding today’s American proletariat
May 4, 2020In the course of touring the film festival circuit in advance of its theatrical release, Working Man garnered a number of awards.
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Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’: Ambitious love letter to a tainted industry
April 29, 2020At a time when so-called “edgy” storytelling relies so heavily on tragic figures and miserable endings for the sake of “realism,” Hollywood’s attempt to give a little glimmer of joy is a breath of fresh air.
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