A Failed ‘Promise’
In The Promise, Terry George sets his sights on a perilous period of early 20th century history, the last days …
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‘Free Fire’ Is All About the Ricochet
Brie Larson and Sharlto Copley – PHOTO: KERRY BROWN // COURTESY OF A24 Back in the early 1980s, while everyone enjoyed …
The Burden of Being ‘Gifted’
Written by Lima, Ohio native Tom Flynn, ‘Gifted’ revolves around Frank, a single guy struggling to raise his young niece, …
A ‘Raw’ Coming of Age
Writer-director Julia Ducournau’s feature debut revolves around Justine, a young vegetarian who acquires a taste for meat after undergoing a …
Vivid ‘Contemporary Color’
Staged by David Byrne of Talking Heads, 2015 event and resultant film ‘Contemporary Color’ pairs the art of color guard …
Two Films Explore Life During Wartime
The Zookeeper’s Wife’ and ‘Land of Mine’ come to local theaters this week. Jessica Chastain stars in “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” PHOTO: …
‘Wilson’ Offers Up a Perfect Antihero
Woody Harrelson plays an oddball eccentric in Wilson. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES When we think of comic book adaptations, …
‘Iron Fist’ Lack Punch
Films based on Marvel Comics rule the box office – just look at the current Logan. Iron Fist is an …
John Waters Is a Horror Filmmaker
The brain behind the likes of ‘Multiple Maniacs,’ Pink Flamingos’ and ‘Cry-Baby’ presents his stage show ‘This Filthy World: Filthier …
Two New Releases Present Complex Characters
Best Animated Feature nominee ‘My Life as a Zucchini’ and passionate tale ‘The Ottoman Lieutenant’ are coming to local theaters …
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