Film-Forward

About Jeffery Berg

Jeffery Berg, a writer who lives in Jersey City, NJ, is a frequent guest on the Retro Movie Love Podcast. His poetry has appeared in various journals, and his film writing can also be found on AwardsWatch and on his blog, jdbrecords.com.

    Earth Mama

    Writer/director Savanah Leaf guides the viewer with ease and delicate care in her impressive debut.

    By |July 5th, 2023|Drama, Top Picks|0 Comments

      Asteroid City

      As usual, Wes Anderson’s new film is sumptuous to look at and an amazing feat of artistry by his team of costumers, set decorators, and miniature model makers.

      By |June 15th, 2023|Satire, Sci-fi|0 Comments

        Falcon Lake

        A softhearted yet somewhat stringent and bitter coming-of-age tale.

        By |June 1st, 2023|Teen|0 Comments

          Sanctuary

          Sexual role-play exposes the limitations and fluctuating power dynamics of class, gender, and kink.

          By |May 17th, 2023|sex|0 Comments

            Monica

            The story of a family member returning home to take care of someone ailing is not new, but since Monica is told from a detailed trans perspective, it’s distinctive.

            By |May 11th, 2023|Family drama, Top Picks|0 Comments

              Chile ’76

              An intimate, suspenseful film that has the feel of the political paranoia thrillers of the 1970s.

              By |May 4th, 2023|South American, Thriller|0 Comments

                Polite Society

                Breezy, buoyant, and populated with a charming cast, writer/director Nida Manzoor’s martial arts-fueled action/comedy is awash in pop and literary references.

                By |April 27th, 2023|Action, Comedy|0 Comments

                  Carmen

                  In the latest adaption of the opera, Benjamin Millepied’s stark and austere feature is a musical getaway drama set along the U.S./Mexico border.

                  By |April 20th, 2023|Musical|0 Comments

                    Mafia Mamma

                    The idea of behind this comedy feels a bit like a brisk and breezy throwback to something Goldie Hawn may have starred in the 1980s. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

                    By |April 13th, 2023|Crime|0 Comments