Category Archives: Reviews

Ten Things Every Actor Should Know To Help Themselves on That Next Gig

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

  It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in the business, there are probably a few things you still need to know before the next time you step into base camp. Things you’re not likely to know unless someone’s bothered … Continue reading →

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Oscar Nominated Short Films in Theaters Now

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin

ShortsHD working with Magnolia Pictures is releasing this year’s Oscar® Nominated Short Films to over 200 theaters across the United States and Canada beginning Friday, February 10th, 2012. Due to the popularity of last year’s theatrical release of the Academy … Continue reading →

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Woody Harrelson’s Performance in Rampart is Well-Worth the Price of Admission, and Quite Possibly Saves an Otherwise Go Nowhere Film

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

In case you haven’t noticed, Woody Harrelson has developed into one of today’s finest actors, and in Rampart he really puts to the test his stunning ability with a robust and charismatic performance that will undoubtedly command your complete attention. … Continue reading →

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Kill List Is Less Than You Think

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

I’m sorry to say I had high expectations before going to see Kill List. I’m sorry because my expectations were not met. Which is too bad because the film deserves more consideration for what it does accomplish rather than to … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Has Great Appeal, But Check Your Expectations

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Although many will regard Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close as a so-called “911” movie, I think that definition misleads the audience into expecting something completely different than what this film sets out to be. Rather than attempting the monumental task … Continue reading →

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Outrage, The Latest Yakuza Film From Takeshi Kitano, Is Not To Be Missed By Any True Fan of the Genre

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

Anyone who is a yakuza movie fan will love Outrage, the latest US release written and directed by Japan’s legendary Takeshi Kitano (The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, Brother, Violent Cop). Besides being a fine example of the ultra violent Japanese mafia … Continue reading →

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The Other F Word, A Touching Documentary on Punk Rock Fathers, Opens Friday, November 4th

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

The Other F Word is an insightful, funny, and often ironic tale of the traditional role of fatherhood seen through the eyes of the modern day icons of anti-authority – punk rock musicians. This very candid look into the every … Continue reading →

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Ryan Gosling is the Ideal Neo-Noir Hero in Drive

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

Noir or Neo-Noir, what’s the big difference? Well, a lot more than just color or black and white photography. But the key element of a mysterious, yet sympathetic man caught up in events beyond his control is an essential factor … Continue reading →

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Brighton Rock, a British Thriller Revitalizes the Noir

Posted on August 27, 2011 by admin

If you want to experience filmmaking as it used to be at the height of the Golden Age of Hollywood, then you’ve got to see Brighton Rock. With its palpable atmosphere and impeccably nuanced mise-en-cine, Brighton Rock may well be … Continue reading →

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Battle for Brooklyn: A Fascinating Documentary that Examines the Power of Big Business and the Rights of the Individual

Posted on August 21, 2011 by admin

The documentary Battle for Brooklyn is a true David and Goliath story reshaped for the modern age of capitalism. The David in this case is a young man, Daniel Goldstein who at the beginning of the film has recently purchased … Continue reading →

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