The Hate U Give
“A gut-wrenching wake-up call to an American society pleading with its citizens to stop the cycle of violence.”
The Old Man & the Gun
“It becomes more than just a biopic about an aging outlaw. It’s a tribute to Robert Redford.”
First Man
“A commendable technical achievement. Director Damien Chazelle is at the top of his game.”
A Star is Born
‘”Shallow,’ a song co-written by Lady Gaga, will undoubtedly land an Oscar nod for Best Song.”
Venom
“The weird desire to turn the inky black monster into a do-gooder…blunts the whole thing from the start.”
Colette
“Keira Knightley’s latest foray into the late 19th century isn’t as effective as her prior period pieces.”
The Children Act
“A major opportunity is missed when the script chooses to take a clumsy route…when it hits the homestretch.”
Pick of the Litter
“A wonderful testament to the services provided by GDB. Certainly deserves its fair share of tummy rubs.”
Fantastic Fest 2018 Review – Mid90s
Starring:Â Sunny Suljic, Katherine Waterston, Lucas Hedges Directed by:Â Jonah Hill (debut) Written by:Â Jonah Hill (“21 Jump Street”) Few actors can weave in and out of genres as seamlessly as Jonah Hill has done it within the last few years. Known mostly as a comedic actor that has grown from the Judd Apatow family tree, Hill has […]
Life Itself
“Wallowing in a cinematic abyss of tragedy, pain and victimization is better suited for the ‘Saw’Â franchise.”
Lizzie
“Foreboding. A somber revisionist interpretation that fails to reach the story’s full potential.”
Fantastic Fest 2018 Review – The Perfection
Starring:Â Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Weber Directed by: Richard Shepard (“Dom Hemingway”) Written by: Richard Shepard (“Dom Hemingway”), Eric C. Carmelo (debut) and Nicole Snyder (debut) With all the crazy concepts, plot twists and narrative risks (for better or worse) that are in genre film, there will always be a segment of movies that are […]