EDGE OF THE WORLD presents a compelling history lesson
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
The film depicts the colonization of Sarawak by the British who, at the time, owned half the world.
Remembering Joan Micklin Silver on her birthday
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
Her impact on me was profound; three of her films—Chilly Scenes of Winter, Between the Lines, and Crossing Delancey—rank among my all-time favorites.
HIGH GROUND takes the Western to colonial task
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
Despite its flaws, High Ground is gorgeously filmed and features timely lessons about race and colonization. Its insights into Aboriginal culture are both valuable and welcome.
EASTERN is a curious and engaging genre riff
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Eastern contains very little dialogue, and the film is shot in an austere, minimalist style that creates a nifty atmosphere of unease.
HOLLOW POINT is an empty genre exercise
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Hollow Point lays every detail on thick, which blunts the film’s effectiveness.
Split Decision: Kurosawa Week
In honor of what would have been his 111st (eleventy-first for you Tolkien readers) birthday on March 23, what is your favorite film directed by Akira Kurosawa?
Miami Film Festival 2021: 1991, PIGEON DROP, and BRIDGES are new offerings from Latin American cinema
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The Miami Film Festival, which was held March 5-14, always provides a terrific showcase for new Latin American cinema
LONG WEEKEND is a dull, undemanding romance
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The film, however, has the feel of seeing a couple enjoying their vacation video. It quickly gets a bit dull.
KID 90 works best as self-therapy for Soleil Moon Frye
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The actress/filmmaker now reexamines her life and wonders, “Did this happen as I remember?”
Celebrate Juliette Binoche's birthday with LET THE SUNSHINE IN
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Binoche always elevates whatever film she is in, but her leading role in the 2017 film Let the Sunshine In, is one of her career-best performances.
Split Decision: A Dance With Dragons
In honor of Raya and the Last Dragon, who/what is your favorite on screen dragon?
Read MoreSplit Decision: Start Making Sense
In honor of his February 22 birthday, what is your favorite film by Jonathan Demme?
Read MoreRAGE lacks enough thrills to justify its length
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
A thriller without any sense of urgency.
Tommy C. Appreciation Club - ENDLESS LOVE
by Ryan Silberstein, Gary M. Kramer and Andy Elijah
In this edition, the Moviejawn crew dissects Tommy’s performance in Franco Zeffirelli’s Endless Love.
Read MoreSplit Decision: Date Night
This week’s question: What is a film you love that premiered at any year's Sundance Film Festival?
HAPPY TIMES revels in murder and mischief
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Happy Times is uneven, but it hits its stride once the bodies start piling up.
Split Decision: Sundance Faves
This week’s question: What is a film you love that premiered at any year's Sundance Film Festival?
Sundance 2021: THE DOG WHO WOULDN'T BE QUIET is a warm and low key coming of age story
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
“Can we talk about the puppy,” Luis (Carlos Portaluppi), a neighbor says to Sebastian (Daniel Katz) in the opening moments of The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet, which is having its World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Read MoreSundance 2021: VIOLATION packs impressive visuals and performances
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Violation uses arresting visuals—closeups of insects (some of them trapped), and body parts—to communicate its sense of dread, and the soundtrack features sinister music to up the ante.
Sundance 2021: SON OF MONARCHS is as fleeting and mysterious as a butterfly
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The colors of a butterfly are what allows it to hide or attract others, and Son of Monarchs does dodge and turn as viewers are asked to piece together the various narrative fragments.