Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret doesn’t just do the book justice—it’s a cinematic masterpiece and easily the best film to come out of Hollywood this year. … read more
Film Review: Showing Up
Showing Up is a quiet, introspective and insightful film in the best tradition of Kelly Reichardt’s finely honed style. … read more
Film Reviews: Chevalier
Chevalier is a haunting film that will inspire people to research Joseph Bologne and his many accomplishments. … read more
Film Review: To Catch A Killer
To Catch A Killer Director: Damián Szifron FilmNation Entertainment and RainMaker Films In Theaters: 04.21 It’s disturbing and unsurprising that movies about mass shooter events have become a subgenre, with entries ranging from powerful artistic works to pure exploitation. The new Shailene Woodley vehicle, To Catch a Killer, isn’t the worst movie to come out
Film Review: Mafia Mamma
If you get involved with organized crime, you’d better know what you’re doing—Catherine Hardwicke doesn’t. … read more
Chris McKay on the Biting Humor of Renfield
The relationship between horror and comedy is on display in every frame of director Chris McKay’s Renfield, a new take on the Dracula legend which finds humor in upping the emotional stakes of the story by introducing using modern sensibilities and ideas about self care. Nicholas Hoult stars as R.M. Renfield, the loyal servant of
Film Review: Chupa
Chupa has its heart firmly in the right place, and as live action, family-friendly entertainment goes, it’s above average. … read more
Film Review: Air
Air is a return to form for Ben Affleck the director and Matt Damon the actor, and hopefully it’s the beginning of a renaissance for both. … read more
A.V. Rockwell on the Connective Tissue of A Thousand and...
The future looks bright for A Thousand And One and for Rockwell, who is filled with stories to tell and has a passion for her art form and her city. … read more
Film Review: Tetris
Tetris is an enjoyable and engrossing way to pass time. All the pieces come together to score some points in Apple’s quest to level up as a top player in film. … read more