My Cinema Reviews
“The Lunchbox” is an entertaining, warm and captivating epistolary romance film! A film about how two strangers ease their sadness and loneliness by sending letters to one other through a lunchbox. Featuring strong performances by Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, filmmaker Ritesh Batra’s Read More …
A film about hope, when it feels as if hope is gone. “Life, Above All” is a film that showcases how South African families were affected by the AIDS/HIV epidemic and how young children would have to shoulder the burden of a sick parent. Featuring Read More …
“Son of Saul” manages to be one of the most horrific, grim films on the genocide which I found to be disturbing, thought-provoking and had left me feeling unsettled days after watching it. Knowing that the film is quite powerful and yet it felt real Read More …
“Before Midnight” is another delightful film in the series that has done well in capturing the growth of these characters and their relationship as friends and now lovers within the last three decades. For those who enjoy conversational-driven cinema, “Before Midnight” is recommended! Images courtesy Read More …
“Final Portrait” is an interesting film adaptation of James Lord’s book about the days he spent with Alberto Giacometti, who was commissioned to do a painting of Lord. While I doubt the film will have as much impact as the book did in the ’60s, Read More …
Compelling, raw, violent but a superbly directed, well-performed and overall, an awesomely unique film. “A Prophet” is modern cinema at its best and another masterpiece from writer/director Jacques Audiard. Images courtesy of © 2009, 2010 Why Not Productions, Chic Films and Page 114. All Rights Read More …
A documentary of how kindness can go a long way, “Shelter Island” is inspiring, entertaining and recommended! TITLE: Shelter Island DATE OF FILM RELEASE: 2011 DURATION: 77 Minutes COMPANY: Shleter Island/Glass Eye Pix/TDC Entertainment RATED: NOT RATED RELEASE DATE: May 13, 2014 Directed by Michael Read More …
“The Only Son (1936) / There Was a Father (1942) – The Criterion Collection Series #524” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1936 Shochiku Co., Ltd. © 1942 Shochiku Co. 2010 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE:The Only Son (1936) / There Was Read More …
Jean-Luc Godard, the innovative, the controversial filmmaker has passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13th at the age of 91. As a person who has reviewed many Godard films and have been entertained by many of his films (yes, including the political and the very difficult Read More …
Entertaining, heartbreaking and relatable, I feel that Ozu Yasujiro’s 1953 film “Tokyo Story” is a cinematic masterpiece that many people raised by loving parents can relate to forever. And a film that can easily make someone make a difference or consider the thought of spending Read More …
A classic Italian neorealism film that captures humanity in times of despair. “Umberto D.” is realistic and 60-years-later, many can still feel compassion for Umberto because those emotions still run strong, as poverty is still a major problem today. Wonderful performances from the non-professional actors Read More …
A documentary that will open your eyes. A documentary that must be seen. Charles Ferguson’s “Inside Job” is a shockingly, powerful documentary that reveals what may have caused the global financial meltdown and giving us the facts of what led to the economic crisis of Read More …
Visually beautiful, thought-provoking and a definite eye-opener. Nicolas Roeg’s masterpiece “Walkabout” looks absolutely fantastic on Blu-ray! Highly recommended! © 1970 by Max L. Raab-St. Litvinoff Films (PTY) Ltd. 2010 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. Click here to purchase this film on Amazon TITLE: Walkabout Read More …
If you are a Jean-Luc Godard fan or a cineaste, “Breathless” is an important film worth owning in your cinema collection. In the context of importance of cinema and its historical contribution to La Nouvelle Vague, “Breathless” is the feature film that launched Godard’s career Read More …
Click here to purchase this film on Amazon Back in 1965, author John Ball’s mystery novel “In the Heat of the Night” was released. The book was the first introduction to the character Virgil Tibbs and would lead to sequels “They Call Me Mister Tibbs!” Read More …