Oscar’s Hidden Gold
It’s late February, which means that it’s time for my annual analysis of the Oscars’ mid-major categories. I like writing this piece, because it’s...
Look Up in the Sky
Forget the buzz that the latest Superman movie has a “Superman is gay” subtext. The real subtext of Superman Returns is that Superman is...
I Never Sang for The Father
My first thought while watching The Father was, “Wow, this was probably fire on the stage.” My thoughts sank, though, as this piece of...
A Better Life, Mi Hijo
I remember watching Gregory Nava’s drama El Norte for my high-school Spanish class. I thought about that film while I was watching A Better...
Imaginarium, Youth in Revolt Finally Out
Some films go from blank page to your local movie screen relatively quickly; Up in the Air wrapped principal photography last spring, which is...
Side Effects: Magic Pill
Warning: This review gives away a major plot twist in the film. Do not read after the spoiler alert if you wish to be...
Pooh Lightness
Well, here’s an unfortunate case of hitting the marketplace at the wrong time. No doubt the folks at Disney thought they’d counter-program by putting...
America’s Next Top Murderer
It’s been too long since we had a halfway decent American horror flick that wasn’t a remake.
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie...
Uncut Gems: Howard’s End
Sometimes, it’s really fun to be the guy saying that the Christmas movie riding a wave of positive buzz is terrible. Uncut Gems is...
David Jetre Unveils Shroud
“We didn’t want to sell when we were desperate,” said Denton native David Jetre about his debut film, Shroud. The supernatural Western wrapped in...