Sometimes a movie lets you know up front what kind of film it’s going to be. Some good movies take a little while to get going, while some bad ones start out alright before crumbling …
Growing up amidst the frenzied panic of the War on Drugs left myself and countless other individuals skeptical of government’s ability to police the substances that people ingest. Nowadays, for the first time ever, it …
We live in an era of unprecedented technology and access to information. However, that carries with it numerous privacy concerns, all of which are far from settled. Open Windows, the latest film from director …
Based on real-life events, the film depicts the lives of orphaned Sudanese children of the 1983 Civil war of Sudan. The story of these children aka “The Lost Boys of Sudan” tugged at my heart …
Whiplash is both a time-tested tale, and a breath of fresh air all at once. A meta-narrative usually reserved for the high school football drama has been transposed to the world of music. Imagine every …
If you’re intending to see Gone Girl, you might not want to read further. Seriously, you should go in knowing as little as possible. It’s worth it. As I haven’t read Gillian Flynn’s novel, I …
Back in 1985, Terry Gilliam made a film that was a biting commentary on its times that somehow gains more relevance year after year. Inspired equally by Fellini and Orwell, Brazil had its eye on …
I’ve heard people call it a fad for years, but if this summer’s box-office is to be believed movies based on comics are here to stay. Most of the biggest big-screen hits in recent memory …
If I were ever asked to define a middle of the road action film, I’d likely point to The Equalizer. Based upon the ‘80s show of the same name with Denzel Washington stepping into the …