Greetings again from the darkness. With so many short films being released each year, I usually try not to devote too much time to them until the Oscar short list is announced. That’s the point when the narrowing down has occurred and there is a manageable...
Review by Jamnes Lindorf Writer and Director Aaron Schimberg is best known for exploring how medical afflictions impact how the world perceives his characters and how they view themselves and the world in return. His latest film, “A Different Man,” the...
Greetings again from the darkness. The best movies revolving around alcoholism usually make us feel like we are intruding on someone’s personal train wreck. Three that come to mind, each resulting in at least one Oscar, are LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995), DAYS OF...
Greetings again from the darkness. A fun-filled film meant only to entertain is always welcome. Traditionally these show up during the summer months, but timing this one closer to Halloween makes complete sense. Written by Bryan Schulz (the grandson of the...
Review by James Lindorf 85-year-old Francis Ford Coppola first sat in the director’s chair back in 1963. After one of the most prolific careers in Hollywood history during the 1970s and ’80s, it has been a quiet century for the filmmaker with only three...
Greetings again from the darkness. George Clooney and Brad Pitt are both two-time Oscar winners and are both north of 60 years old now. This latest film from writer-director Jon Watts (three Spider-Man movies) seems to ask the question: Are they still cool...
Greetings again from the darkness. Being courageous and heroic doesn’t mean one must wear a cape and possess super powers. In fact, some of the most courageous folks use their words (spoken and written), their feet (for marching into battle), and as we learn...
Greetings again from the darkness. With any discussion or article about relationships these days, there is inevitably a mention of ‘red flags’ … warning signs in a potential partner that shouldn’t be ignored. Thanks to writer-director Fernando Trueba (BELLE...
Greetings again from the darkness. The distance between desperation and hopelessness can sometimes be very narrow, although desperate folks can make for interesting story characters thanks in part to the unexpected actions one can take when not thinking...
Greetings again from the darkness. The seeds of some of the best comedies are sown in real life scenarios and take advantage of the awkward reactions of everyday folks. The first feature film from writer-director Brandon Tamburri and co-writer Jean S Monpere...