Review by James Lindorf Whatever category they may fall into, historian, enthusiast, or conspiracy theorist, the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic has captured the attention and imagination of millions over the last 111 years. 1997 was not only the 85th anniversary but...
Greetings again from the darkness. King Crimson was founded in 1969 and to this day, no one can properly describe their music. Even co-founder and band leader Robert Fripp avoids labeling the music and instead states, “King Crimson is a way of doing things”....
Review by James Lindorf David Fincher is one of the most beloved and highly regarded directors. Only one of his directorial efforts has received a score under 70% from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. His fans argue for hours over whether “The Social Network,”...
Review by Hunter Miele “Courtney Gets Possessed”, written and directed by Madison Hatfield and Jono Mitchell, is a quirky, supernatural horror-comedy that gives a goofy spin to a familiar trope. What can most accurately be described as a silly version of “The...
Greetings again from the darkness. There is a reason I choose not to interview directors, writers, actors, or anyone else involved with the movies I watch and review. It’s because I prefer to evaluate based on what we see on screen rather than whether it’s the product...
Greetings again from the darkness. It’s not really possible to combine a murder trial with divorce proceedings, but this year’s Palme d’Or winner at Cannes comes about as close as we can imagine. Writer-director Justine Triet and co-writer (and husband) Arthur Harari...
Greetings again from the darkness. What is left that no one has done? It’s a question that the most adventurous among us ask themselves. John Chau was certainly an adventurer. He ran marathons, loved hiking through forests, and enjoyed rock and mountain climbing. His...
Review by James Lindorf The directing duo of Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin are used to bringing extraordinary feats of human endurance and tenacity to the big screen. With several wonderful documentaries already under their belts, including “Meru,” “The...
Greetings again from the darkness. “What a good boy!” That’s something every (boy) dog owner has said a thousand times … but probably not like what we see here. Director Gail Gilbert brings us a story that will tear at the heartstrings of every pet owner, and likely...
Greetings again from the darkness. All great athletes aren’t great competitors, and all great competitors aren’t great athletes. But when the two merge, the result is elite. Think Michael Jordan, Muhammed Ali, Novak Djokovic, Tiger Woods, and Michael Phelps. Of...