Woody Allen's Latest Rotation is a Turn Too Far
DIRECTED BY WOODY ALLEN/2017
“I suppose you get used to all this noise?”
“No. I never get used to it. I hate ...
The Question Of The Picture Window
THE WHALES OF AUGUST (1987)/DIRECTED BY LINDSAY ANDERSON
STREET DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2017/KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS
Over ...
Is There a Better Family Film This Year?
DIRECTED BY STEPHEN CHBOSKY/2017
Based on the best-selling book by R. J. Palacio, Wonder tells the story of a 5th g...
A Powerful film written and directed by the writer of Sicario and Hell or High Water that is among the year's best.
Director: Taylor Sheridan/2017
Actor tur...
Film Reviews and Essays, Both Approachable and Intelligent
WRITTEN BY TYLER SMITH/2017
What do we talk about when we talk about film? For critics, the answe...
It's not a Very Happening Happening, Man.
DIRECTED BY TOM WHITE/1966
STREET DATE: JULY 25, 2017/KINO CLASSICS
When it comes to who's crazy in terms of W...
Is This the Alpha and Omega of Smart Blockbusters?
DIRECTED BY MATT REEVES/2017
Not to brag, but I named this movie.
Well, not really. As part of the co...
Note: “Reel Theology” is a special section devoted to editorial interpretations of various movies. The readings you may find here might very well be uninte...
Gal Gadot and Chris Pine Shine in Above-Average Superhero Adventure
DIRECTED BY PATTY JENKINS/2017
So much at stake. German takeover... The God of War prevaili...