A powerful new short dance film, soundtracked by Gil Scott-Heron’s “Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams),” featuring Jo’Artis “Big Mijo” Ratti protesting via Krumping within feet of the LAPD at a recent Black Lives Matter protest. Says Big Mijo, one of the founders of the South Central-born Krumping movement and a professional dancer for +10 […]
Short Film: HOLD ON, 3min., USA, Dance
Movie: American Beauty Release Date: September 15, 1999 Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Allison Janney, Peter Gallagher, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper. Tag Lines: “…look closer.” Relevance: DISCLAIMER – similar to ‘The Usual Suspects’ (see 44. ‘The Usual Suspects): Sometimes “alleged” (that word was used so I don’t get […]
I have been a huge fan of Netflix’s “The Crown” for almost 3 years now. The show has been consistent right from the start, and it gave us plenty to cheer for: lavish sets, beautiful costumes, terrific acting, and a masterful direction. Now that season 4 is finally here, I can happily report that the […]
The Crown: Season 4 [2020] ★★★½
Daulton Meadows goes back to 1963 and reviews The Pink Panther. But how does it hold up today?
The Pink Panther (1963) review “A totally average start to a funny franchise”
Lars von Trier has not officially announced a new project since he shocked Cannes again (again) with 2018’s serial-killer saga “The House That Jack Built.” For his next project, as announced by Zentropa Productions on Thursday, von Trier will be returning to the cult hospital series that established his TV presence in the mid-1990s, “The…
Lars von Trier Returning to ‘The Kingdom’ with Season 3 of His Cult ’90s Hospital Series
Highlights include directorial debuts by Jerrod Carmichael, Robin Wright, and Questlove.
Sundance Film Festival Announces 2021 Virtual Lineup
Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Director – Mike Figgis (Timecode) Cast – Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands Plot – Alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter Ben Sanderson (Cage) moves to Las Vegas in a quest to drink himself to death but a chance encounter and eventual romantic relationship with the equally troubled call girl Sera (Shue) […]
Film Review – Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
With Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters shelved, our living rooms were treated to a rich year of cinema.
When it comes to musicals (and comedies, for that matter) things are very simple for me. Either I hate them with a passion, or I really like them. Indeed, there are some great classics (even…
‘The Prom’ Is Imperfect, But Full of Feel-good Extravagance
Officer Cardillo (Emile Hirsch) started the day off clothed in a bathtub, unable to commit suicide because his PTSD was a little too disturbing. He’s not exactly excited to spend his day evacuating people who don’t want to be evacuated ahead of hurricane in Puerto Rico, and he’s sure as heck not thrilled to be […]
I. Raise the Red Lantern (1991) Chinese director Zhang Yimou tells in his film, which is based on the novel Wives and Concubines by Su Tong, the story of a beautiful nineteen-year-old ex-university student Songlian (Gong Li) who decides to become a concubine in the 1920s China. After her decision, Songlian finds herself in the […]
Recently Watched: Films: Raise the Red Lantern (1991), Quiz Show (1994) & Close-Up (1990)
Business ventures always have risks. Set in Oregon in the 1800s, this is about a cook (John Magaro). He crosses paths with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee), and they have a connection. They are both looking to make their fortune, and they see an opportunity when a local wealthy man (Toby Jones) gets the first […]
Milk Bandits – First Cow (2019)
Let Him Go is a fun thriller that features solid performances from Diane Lane and Kevin Costner, and if you are into tense dinners that take place in the middle of nowhere, you will love it. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha, and based on the Larry Watson novel, Let […]
Let Him Go: An Excellent Thriller Featuring Solid Performances From Diane Lane and Kevin Costner
İlk izlediğimde o kadar nefret ettim ki bu filmden. Hatta bi yanım hala delilerce nefret ediyor Godard’ın kendini beğenmiş erkekliğinden ama ilk bakışta göze çarpan seksizmin öfkesi geçince, toplumsal eleştirilerindeki inceliğe ve ustalığa göz yummak da kolay olmuyor. Gerçekten çok ince çok zekice ve çok orjinal. Ufak bi zekilik bile beni çok heyecanlandırır ve düşündükçe üslubunu […]
Masculın Femının, Jean Luc Godard, 1967
Y tu mama También. Y tu mama También. Okunuşu ne güzel. Ispanyolcanın güzelliğini unutmuştum, o baskın i’lerle bağrışlarla çağırışlarla yeniden hatırladım şimdi. Hikayesi de öyle, canlı, hareketli çok yükseliyor, duygular çok yoğunlaşıyor. Karakterleri gibi toy başlayıp olgunlaşan ve sonunda buruk biten bir film. Zaten bütün iyi gençlik filmleri biraz buruk olmak zorunda aslında. Bu konuyla ile ilgili […]
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. The beauty of black-and-white cinema is undeniable, yet it’s largely ignored by the new generation who seemingly don’t even want to watch a film that’s over five years old. This is why films like “The Artist” or David Fincher’s “Mank” serve as a reminder that even the entire spectrum […]
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. We are always amazed when we see a beautiful family passing by. Their charm, ease, self-control, and readiness to share happiness with others is enviable. And their financial success serves as the cherry on top of the cake when they leave their houses. But what happens when the same […]
Film Review: “The Nest” (2020)
Kevin Costner and Diane Lane in Let Him Go. Photo: Kimberley French/Focus Features ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. There is no doubt that DNA plays a significant role in shaping the character of a person, while proper nurturing is like organic food – it has a positive impact on building up an important foundation in a […]
Film Review: “Let Him Go” (2020)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. There is no such promise that life will be easy. Nothing is presented on a silver platter for us. Each opportunity must be earned and even worked hard for. Sadly, when hardship hits the younger generation, they forget about everything not realizing that this is a temporary obstacle they […]
Film Review: “The Life Ahead” (2020)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. We never understand the true value of our unique ability to see, hear, and smell the scent of life. And we can’t even imagine what one goes through when the ability to hear suddenly begins to disappear. Reuben (Riz Ahmed) is a drummer who travels across the state along […]
Film Review: “Sound of Metal” (2019)