For many documentaries, a strong subject matter is the main draw. Granted, directorial choices are crucial, but compelling interviewees or a topic that resonates with the public can help a film truly soar. The best of these films do just that, from a film about a father working to exonerate his son to a work […]
Directed by Rupert Goold Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Anthony Katagas Written by Goold and David Kajganich, based on the book by Michael Finkel Released by Fox Searchlight Pictures USA. 99 min. Rated R With Jonah Hill, James Franco, Felicity Jones, Robert John Burke, Gretchen Mol and Ethan Suplee On the heels of […]
Written and Directed by Fernando Coimbra Produced by Caio Gullane, Fabiano Gullane, Debora Ivanov, Gabriel Lacerda, Rodrigo Castellar, and Pablo Torrecillas Released by Outsider Pictures Portuguese with English subtitles Brazil. 100 min. Not rated With Leandra Leal, Milhem Cortaz and Fabiula Nascimento Every parent’s nightmare takes place in this searing Brazilian drama, which has a […]
Edited, Written, and Directed by Joel Potrykus Produced by Michael Saunders and Ashley Young Released by Oscilloscope Laboratories USA. 98 min. Not rated With Joshua Burge, Joel Potrykus, Teri Ann Nelson, Katie Call, Scott Baisden, Joe Anderson, Rico Bruce Wade, Crystal Hilliard, and Michael Cunningham In the ’70’s, a drifter-grifter anti-hero had a sort of […]
Directed by Daniel Alfredson Produced by Judy Cairo and Michael A. Simpson Written by William Brookfield, based on book by Peter R. de Vries Released by Alchemy Netherlands/UK/Belgium. 95 min. Rated R With Anthony Hopkins, Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington, Ryan Kwanten, Mark Van Eewen, Thomas Cocquerel and Jemima West With a strong sense of class […]
Written and Directed by Michael Almereyda, based on the Shakespeare play Produced by Michael Benaroya, Anthony Katagas and Almereyda Released by Lionsgate USA. 98 min. Rated R With Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich, John Leguizamo, Penn Badgley, Dakota Johnson, Anton Yelchin, Peter Gerety, Kevin Corrigan, Vondie Curtis-Hall, James Ransone, Spencer Treat Clark, Bill Pullman […]
Directed by Gabriel London Produced by Daniel J. Chalfen, London, and Charlie Sadoff Released by City Drive Entertainment Group Canada/USA. 100 min. Not rated Telling a story that could only transpire in our weirdest state, the new documentary The Mind of Mark DeFriest recounts the life and crimes of Florida handyman Mark DeFriest. In 1980 […]
Written and Directed by Lawrence Michael Levine Produced by Kim Sherman Released by Sundance Selects USA. 90 min. Not rated With Sophia Takal, Lawrence Michael Levine, Alia Shawkat, Annie Parisse, Jason Ritter, and Kevin Corrigan Helmed by writer, producer, director, and star Lawrence Michael Levine, this caper-comedy has a refreshing cast of young actors assembled […]
Directed by Joe Lynch Produced by Adam Ripp, Rob Paris, Luke Rivett, and Andrew Pfeffer. Written by Yale Hannon Released by the Radius-TWC USA. 92 min. Rated R With Salma Hayek, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Laura Cepeda, Togo Igawa, Akie Kotabe, Gabriella Wright, Caroline Chikezie, Jennifer Blanc, Jelena Gavrilovic, and Aisha Ayamah Rarely does a film leaving […]