Posts Tagged ‘Michael Shannon’
Film Review – 12 Strong
There’s that old adage that says that there is no such thing as an “anti-war” film, because combat on screen is inherently exciting. We don’t focus so much on the death, destruction and the vileness of warfare, but on the heroism, valor, and bravery that…
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Film Review – The Shape of Water
In their truest form, fairy tales, especially the ones that have lasted over time, have a dark undercurrent to them. They might be about something fanciful, but often there is something sinister lurking around the edges of the story in their original form. The Little…
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Film Review – Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals is fashion designer Tom Ford’s return to film. After his well-received debut with A Single Man in 2009, he is back with an adaptation of Austin Wright’s novel, Tony and Susan.
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Interview – Jeff Nichols – Midnight Special
Spencer interviews writer/director Jeff Nichols from the sci-fi thriller Midnight Special.
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Film Review – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
When Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013) came out, I found myself liking it more than some of my colleagues. Yes, it had major problems, but I enjoyed the grandeur, scope, and energy Snyder put into that film. Thinking about it now, my impression remains…
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SXSW Film Review – Midnight Special
The SXSW Film Festival this year does not have many heavy hitters this year. However, when Midnight Special was added to the schedule, the sci-fi nerd in me was a tad excited. I should say, from the trailer, it looks like a sci-fi film. How…
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Film Review – Freeheld
Freeheld (2015) is based on the true story of Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree, played by Julianne Moore and Ellen Page respectively. A documentary short of the same name in 2007 won the Academy Award. The film deals with a case of equality in Ocean…
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Film Review – 99 Homes
99 Homes deals with the fallout of the home mortgage crisis that resulted in people losing their homes because they could not afford their ballooning payments. Dennis Nash (Andrew Garfield) could no longer afford to pay his mortgage. His family home that he shared with…
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