Greetings again from the darkness. For most of us, the worst thing that happens at a dinner party is the pork loin is a bit dry or the wine selection is a bit lacking. Among the worst occurrences are the friction and hurt feelings caused by a...
Documentary Review: ‘PINK FLOYD AT POMPEII – MCMLXXII’ Newly Restored
Greetings again from the darkness. No one familiar with Pink Floyd would expect a conventional concert film from the band. So how about a live concert from the ancient Roman amphitheater in Pompeii, the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79...
Movie Review: ‘Chosen Family’
Greetings again from the darkness. It’s feasible for a filmmaker to have the best intentions with a project, and for whatever reason, the end result just not be satisfying. This appears to be the case with this latest from Heather Graham, who wrote, directs,...
Documentary Review: ‘Neil Young Coastal’
Greetings again from the darkness. Over his 60-year career, Neil Young has proven to be one of a kind. As an incredibly talented songwriter with an instantly recognizable singing voice, he’s also acclaimed for his guitar playing. Few musicians have cut a...
Documentary Review: ‘One To One: John & Yoko’
Greetings again from the darkness. So why did John and Yoko leave England to live in New York? This film provides the answer. Where did they choose to live? The film provides the answer. Why did John perform his only full post-Beatles concert in 1972? This...
Movie Review: ‘The King Of Kings (animated)’
Greetings again from the darkness. We don’t typically look to South Korea for animated children’s stories recounting the history of Christianity, yet this first film from Angel Studio delivers just that … well specifically, the story of Jesus for Easter....
Movie Review: ‘Little Miss Sociopath’
Greetings again from the darkness. Some folks just kind of float through life feeling ‘not seen’ … even though their inner voice speaks to them incessantly. This describes Clementine/Clem, a Pharmacy Technician who specializes in holding her tongue in most...
Movie Review: ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ Blu-ray
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are back to face off against the mysterious Shadow and the not-dead Dr. Robotnik (did anyone really think he died at the end of part 2; I’ll be more surprised if he ever stays dead). The plot moves about as fast as Sonic with...
Movie Review: ‘The Friend’
Review by James Lindorf The film adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s National Book Award-winning novel “The Friend” opens in theaters on April 4th. Filmmaking duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel (What Maisie Knew) crafted this emotional drama for the screen. Actors...
Movie Review: ‘Freaky Tales’
Greetings again from the darkness. While I’m unsure whether this qualifies as a tetraology, this oddball and zany film consists of four separate yet interrelated stories with crossover characters. Previous collaborations from the film’s co-writers and...
