A Really Irritable Dream: Scorsese’s Shutter Island
In this film, the director tributed classic crime with a modern, more visceral twist.
Film Reviews
Reviews of movies
DVD Review: The Best of Match Game
For those who survived the 1970s intact, or for those who weren’t around and have no clue why any mention of that decade still raises smirks, this DVD is a godsend.
DVD Review: Che – Criterion Collection
Benicio Del Toro is astoundingly at ease in Guevara’s skin. During the black and white sequences, it practically feels like a documentary.
DVD Review: District 9
"District 9" may not quite live up to what I was hoping to get out of it, but it's a solid effort that's admirable for its willingness to take the risks it does.
Review: Shuttle
At 2:30 in the morning, it’s tempting to accept a ride from anyone who seems to be in the ride-giving business.
DVD Review: An Englishman in New York
Quality roles for John Hurt must be at a severe minimum if the greatly underutilized actor needs to revisit his 1975 triumph as gay icon Quentin Crisp in “The Naked Civil Servant.”
Short Film Review: Brooklyn Force
I know there are things called “fan films” and that this probably falls into that category. But I guess I don’t see the point in the fan film.
Review: Word Is Out
“Word Is Out: Stories Of Some Of Our Lives” made an unusual impact when it was first released in 1978.
Review: UB40 – Food For Thought
Shot on a hot summer night in Cologne, Germany in 1981, “Food For Thought” captures the early days of the band, just after the release of their second album.
Review: "Pop Star on Ice"
In many ways, the title for David Barba and James Pellerito’s documentary profile of ice skater Johnny Weir is inappropriate. Weir is less of a pop star than a diva – after all, a pop star is a relatively benign personality who is widely loved, but a diva is a considerable talent that has been …