Headlining at SXSW, 'Final Portrait,' starring Armie Hammer and Geoffrey Rush, examines eighteen days the zany, brilliant artist attempts to paint his American friend, writer, art aficionado and collector James Lord.
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SXSW World/US Premieres: ‘Take Your Pills,’ ‘Half the Picture,’ ‘Ali & Cavett, The Tale of the Tapes’
The SXSW Film Festival 2018 included 136 feature films: 89 World Premieres, 13 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres, and 49 feature films from first-time filmmakers.
Read More »Documentary Film Review: ‘A Fanatic Heart: Bob Geldof on W.B. Yeats’
In Bob Geldof, the "smiling public man" of Irish letters finds yet another champion. Yeats' words have never stopped ringing, but his life was just as fascinating.
Read More »TIFF, NYFF Movie Review: ‘Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,’ Oscar Nominated Documentary
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail by Steve James nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature Category sends an alarm to every thinking citizen in our culture. Indeed, the film reminds Americans of what remains crucial for a democracy to function. Equitable justice and accountability must thrive. Often it …
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Lady Bird’ (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
Legacy Recordings' 'Lady Bird' soundtrack comes highly recommended (3.5 stars) and is available in explicit and edited versions.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Django’
Django Reinhardt needs no introduction to jazz and blues aficionados. Indeed, Reinhardt remains one of the greatest jazz guitarists and composers of the twentieth century. Interestingly, Reinhardt rose above his impoverished background to become celebrated, and he became the first notable jazz talent to emerge from Europe. Consequently, his skills …
Read More »HIFF, NYFF Review: ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet
This must-see film has garnered awards and will add more by the time award season has ended. Don't miss it.
Read More »Movie Review: James Franco’s ‘The Disaster Artist’
Bad filmmaking has never been so well-portrayed in James Franco's new hit "The Disaster Artist."
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Wind River’ Keeps Intensity High With Oscars in Sight
Stellar writing, directing, and acting make the film worthy of the stellar video and audio.
Read More »Virginia Film Festival: ‘Krystal’ by Actor-Director William H. Macy
William H. Macy is candid about his experiences directing his third feature film, 'Krystal.'
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