SXSW 2016 Review – Sing Street
Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Kelly Thornton, Jack Reynor Directed by: John Carney (“Onceâ€) Written by: John Carney (“Onceâ€) With two fantastic and unique independent films centered around the world of music, director John Carney seems to have found his niche. With “Once†and “Begin Again,†Carney was able to craft love letters to music, the grind […]
SXSW 2016 Review – Gleason
Directed by: Clay Tweel There is something about documentaries that chronicle, and in many cases, challenge the human spirit and push it to its brink that lead them to be the most affecting movie experiences possible. It’s visceral, emotional, and in the best cases, put you through the ringer leaving you a better person for […]
SXSW 2016 Review – Tower
Directed by:Â Keith Maitland (“The Eyes of Me”) There are plenty of films at SXSW every year that have a distinct connection to Austin. Either touching on famous subjects, featuring local talent or being shot around famous locales, the culture of Austin is not only ingrained in the festival, but through its content. Very rarely, however, […]
10 Cloverfield Lane
“A complete bait and switch, and perhaps worse, the creation of tension only for the sake of tone.”
Gods of Egypt
“The blame should be shouldered by a really mediocre script that can’t decide what it wants to be.”
Where to Invade Next
“By inserting himself so firmly into the narrative, Moore created an unfunny and uneven documentary.”
Hail, Caesar!
“A complete slog that churns its way through its runtime and wastes its spectacular cast.”
The Finest Hours
“Poorly written. It feels excruciatingly long and each scene is more tedious than the last.”
Anomalisa
“An underwhelming and surface level film that never truly inspires enough empathy.”
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
“Director Michael Bay tackles recent history with varying results.”
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
“The most boring final installment of a film in recent years.”
Spectre
“Take away all of the unnecessary plot contrivances, sex, women, fast cars and guns and nothing remains.”