— by RON WILKINSON — There is nothing finer than a well-executed flick about going insane. The film medium is well suited to depicting the human psyche walking the fine line between rationality and lunacy. Jesse Eisenberg is developing a niche in this genre. As the protagonist who flies [...]
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Review: Sweet Virginia
— by RON WILKINSON — Noir is difficult. And as of his second feature, director Jamie M. Dagg has a way to go. It is not enough to create a mystery thriller with a decent plot, there must be back stories. Without briefly dishing the dirt about why these lost souls inhabit the noir world, [...]
Jimi: All is By My Side: Trailer
— by BEV QUESTAD — If you would like to experience a resurrected Jimi Hendrix, it’s possible. The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is presenting John Ridley’s “Jimi: All is By My Side” at its magical opening night gala on May 15, 2014. Ridley’s film is a shocking biop[...]
All Is By My Side to open 2015 SIFF
The Seattle International Film Festival has announced that the Opening Night Film for its 40th annual festival will be “All Is By My Side.” Musician/actor André Benjamin stars as Seattle rock legend Jimi Hendrix in this film from Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (“12[...]
Under Review: ‘Fright Night’
— by ADAM POYNTER — The term “remake” has become synonymous with negative feelings and a general groan, but it is usually in regards to beloved source material and has no reflection on the cast or movie itself. What if you could take an outdated film that is regarded as a cul[...]
Under Review: ‘Waking Madison’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — What is real? What is sane? These are questions raised in the recently-released-to-DVD movie “Waking Madison.” The main character, Madison Walker, must face these questions and battle her own psyche. The film follows Madison, played by Sarah Romer (“[...]