— by RON WILKINSON — “A War” — Denmark’s official submission for Best Foreign Language Film in the 88th Academy Awards of 2016 — is a momentous movie. Not only does it show the lethal chaos and brutality of war with unflinching honesty, but it shows the war soldiers fight at home, as well. Lead […][...]
Review: Hail, Caesar!
— by RON WILKINSON — George Clooney does the heavy lifting in “Hail, Caesar!,” backed by an elite cast of sparkling supporting actors and perfect production. Shot in 35mm, the film is a remarkable throwback to the “glory years” of 1950s Hollywood when a star was really a star and the head of the studio […][...]
Star Wars: Episode VIII begins production
Rey took her first steps into a larger world in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and will continue her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga, “Star Wars: Episode VIII,” which began principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London on Feb. 15. “Star Wars: […][...]
Review: A Perfect Day
— by RON WILKINSON — Benicio Del Toro and Tim Robbins have done better things. Having won two Oscars between them and been nominated for two more, this screenplay is light weight for them. The treatment seems to be perpetually caught between “Mash” and “Hurt Locker” with nods to “Catch 22” and “Shake Hands with […][...]
Review: Mojave
— by RON WILKINSON — Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac plays self-destructive movie star/film-maker Jack in “Mojave,” Oscar winner William Monahan’s pot-boiling tale of murder and survival. This is a great performance by Isaac, coming on the heels of his city slicker flicks “Ex Machina” and “A Most Violent Year.” He plays a drifter roaming […][...]
Review: Bleak Street
— by RON WILKINSON — Now, for the most uncomfortable film of the year award, the winner is “Bleak Street” by Arturo Ripstein. The “master of the Mexican bizarre” sets a high bar in this saga of poverty, crime and depravity and clears it by a mile. Shot in beautiful black-and-white, the cinematography of the […][...]
Win LEGO Friends: Girlz 4 Life
— by SEAN GERSKI — “LEGO Friends: Girlz 4 Life” is set to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 2 and our friends at Warner Bros. Home Video and the TetherGroup have given us a copy of the combo pack pictured here to give to a reader to celebrate the occasion. Among the many […][...]
Review: Western
— by RON WILKINSON — “Western” is the poignant story of a traditional, peaceful and productive way of life ripped apart by drugs and politicians. Directors Bill and Turner Ross take us into hearts and minds of the people of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico. Celebrating centuries of living together, dealing with each […][...]
Wonder Woman: First Look
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — After a long break from writing, I have to say putting my thoughts in writing again — to share with all of you — is a special feeling. Also, I couldn’t be happier my first article back is for a movie I feel is going to be very special. Even […][...]
Review: The Revenant
— by RON WILKINSON — Following up his Oscar powerhouse “Birdman” with this rough and ready thriller seems like a non sequitur for director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu. The film has been in the works for about 15 years and the project had already burned through at least two directors and two leads. How it ended […][...]