Movie Reviews Archive

Review by James Lindorf In the 2016 documentary “La Liste,” free-skier Jérémie Heitz compiled a list of some of the Alps’ most iconic peaks and then skied down them at record-breaking speeds. For the sequel “La Liste: Everything or Nothing,” cameraman Sam Anthamatten has ...Read More

Greetings again from the darkness. It happens sometimes where the most memorable part of a movie is its setting. Plenty of non-descript westerns (and also some really good ones) took place in Monument Valley. MAMMA MIA! was fine, but that Greek isle of Skopelos ...Read More

Greetings again from the darkness. For lonely folks, the dream of companionship is ever-present. Wondering if the right person will ever come along is a weighty burden to carry, and it’s one that Julka has toted her entire life. Writer-director Tadeusz Lysiak and lead ...Read More

Greetings again from the darkness. We don’t typically associate karaoke with life and death matters. And neither do warm-hearted barkeep Louise (Camilla Bendix) or grumpy and miserly bar owner Preben (Ole Boisen). However, their only Tuesday morning customer, Henrik (Rasmus Hammerich), is adamant that ...Read More

Review by James Lindorf Studio Chizu, known for hit anime movies like “Mirai,” “Wolf Children,” and “Summer Wars” have partnered with Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda for their latest project “Belle.” On January 14th, this beautifully animated and heartfelt story will have a limited ...Read More

Review by James Lindorf At the beginning of his career, screenwriter David Loughery worked in various genres, including action, sci-fi, comedy, and kid’s adventure movies. In the early 2000’s he decided to rebrand himself as the thriller guy. Since 2008 he has written seven ...Read More

Greetings again from the darkness. There is nothing wrong with delivering exactly what’s expected for kids’ movies. It’s a bit bewildering that so many fall short. This is the fourth (and final) film in the hugely successful “Transylvania” animated movie franchise, although it’s the ...Read More