REVIEW: “LES MISERABLES”
A fish-eyed, bombastic, over-acted mess, LES MISERABLES disappoints in ways that challenge the very nature of musicals.
View ArticleREVIEW: “PROMISED LAND”
Gus Van Sant doesn’t quite put his stamp on this honest, relevant, nicely-acted yet slightly preachy film about the economic dilemmas facing our heartland.
View ArticleREVIEW: “THE IMPOSSIBLE”
Stunning production and overpowering emotions almost make up for a threadbare story in this true survival story set during the 2004 Tsunami.
View ArticleMY MOMENTS OUT OF TIME IN FILM 2012
An image. A great line of dialogue. A perfect edit. A scene. A shot. Filmmaker and critic, Glenn Gaylord's list of what made an impact in film in 2012.
View ArticleREVIEW: “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING”
Joss Whedon’s adaptation of this Shakespeare comedy can’t hold a candle to Kennth Branagh’s vibrant interpretation, but it’s still a sweet and pleasant throwaway.
View ArticleREVIEW: “FRUITVALE STATION”
A stunning, true redemption story with something new to say about black men in America today, Sundance winner, FRUITVALE STATION, is one of this year's best films.
View ArticleREVIEW: THE WAY WAY BACK
Less ADVENTURELAND and more CONVENTIONAL-LAND, The Way Way Back, while genial and well-acted, delivers the same old coming of age story.
View ArticleREVIEW: IN A WORLD
IN A WORLD gives voice (pun intended) to women in Hollywood trying to make it in a Boy's Club without resorting to preachiness.
View ArticleREVIEW: “THE SESSIONS”
This Sundance Award Winner elicits laughter and wrings tears with its smart script and fantastic performances, making it one of the best films of the year.
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