You’ll never take in a film the same way after reading movie reviews by famed critic Roger Ebert. I commented on the Top 3 Ebert reviews that resonated to me and selected key quotes from each commentary: 1. Armageddon – Ebert abhors Michael Bay’s direction in this pop culture mainstay, mainly the fast-paced, music video-esque […]
I’m a Screenphile to many, but I double as a multimedia journalist. I recently launched a new documentary series called “Lectures to Beats” that offers a non-traditional examination of society. Each episode explores a specific theme and features narratives from different field experts speaking candidly about the subjects and issues they know best. Below is […]
“Jumping the Broom” came out of left field and clamored the #1 spot in film openings last weekend. Congratulations to the entire ensemble cast, and first-time movie director Salim Akil.
If you’re at the Cannes International Film Festival, lucky you! If not, read the press releases issued for this year’s festivities. Also, take a look at the films that were selected for screenings. Best of luck to all of the filmmakers, producers and actors and actresses!
Both topics are infused in “Shame,” the movie Steve McQueen’s currently directing. He teamed up with Michael Fassbender, who ironically is also the star of his well-received directorial debut “Hunger.” McQueen dishes out an interesting flick about a man who is addicted to porn and other bachelor antics, until an African-American woman (played by Nicole […]
Nicholas Winding Refn, director of of critic-favorites “Bronson” and “Valhalla Rising” is at it again with “Drive”, a film that star Ryan Gosling described as a smash up of “Purple Rain” and “Blue Velvet.” The flick is currently being screened at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. According to the Huffington Post, “The film features Gosling […]
“African Cats” features the daily going-ons of the continent’s breathtaking feline wildlife. It’s the documentary with no actors and actresses. An unscripted account of their survival methods. The trailer is breathtaking. See for yourself.
It’s the play with the name you can’t fully say. Comedian extraordinaire Chris Rock has got a new gig on Broadway. He’s been on one hell of a promotional tour describing his decision to do theatre, his development as an actor, marriage, family life and a boat load of topics that’ll make you keel over […]
Juno was cerebral, sardonic and even a little rude–in a non-threatening and endearing sort of way. Movie audiences were starved for her originality and frankness. Charlize Theron’s character in Young Adult will reportedly bear close resemblance to that independent spirit. While the film is still in the works, I can’t help but think about how […]
I remember watching a documentary on the History Channel about John Wilkes Booth and became extremely fascinated by the segment describing a female co-conspirator that aided Booth and the others during that historic day. I had no idea a film had already been circling the festival circuit. The Conspirator was released nationwide on April 15 […]
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