Greetings again from the darkness. Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke has blessed us with, what I consider, at least five excellent movies (AMOUR, THE WHITE RIBBON, CACHE, FUNNY GAMES, THE PIANO TEACHER), and though it’s been 5 years since his last, there is always a...
Review by Caitlin Zeigler Alex (Gabrielle Haugh) watches after her grandmother, Anna (Lin Shaye), who seems mean and forgetful in her old age. Alex’s mom passed away when she was younger and she gladly takes care of her grandmother now, even if it feels like a burden....
Greetings again from the darkness. Nutritionists consistently advocate for the consumption of more salmon for a healthy diet … wild salmon, specifically. It’s one of the few dietary recommendations that hardly anyone bemoans. Most of us really enjoy a tasty grilled...
Greetings again from the darkness. Snuggled in bed with the lights off is often when we feel the most safe and secure. One evening, 13 year old Aamir’s peaceful sleep is rocked by a violent home intrusion. He hears gunfire, and we next see him being shoved into a...
Following on the heals of A Taxi Driver, though only loosely linked by certain historical elements, comes another well-made South Korean historical drama, 1987: When the Day Comes. The film is a powerful glimpse into South Korean history when they were living under an...
Greetings again from the darkness. There is a certain feeling that envelops me while experiencing exquisite filmmaking. It’s a singular blend of peacefulness and excitement as an anticipation of greatness builds in those early scenes. That feeling has rarely swept...
Review by Jacquelin Hipes It’s a difficult task to evaluate the remake of a film without making comparisons to the original. Julien Maurey and Alexandre Bustillo’s 2007 French New Wave horror film À l'intérieur packed in some brutal scares in a refreshing take on the...
Review by James Lindorf Director Stephen “Steve” Burrows (Chump Change) spent most of his professional career in the world of comedies. He has written, directed and acted in them since the late 80s. Then, his mom fell while riding her bicycle and it triggered a chain...
Greetings again from the darkness. There really isn’t an age where one’s level of horniness is of interest to the outside world. The topic is certainly cringe-inducing as we listen in on two old men bemoaning their current state of dysfunction, while simultaneously...
Review by Jacquelin Hipes Bullies are omnivorous creatures. Not even kids who expend so much time and energy on blending in are exempt from their attention. They have a sinister intuition when it comes to pinpointing a victims deepest insecurities and a deadly...