Film Review: ‘Dreamland’ a beautifully produced, moving documentary about the Tulsa race massacre
The search for what happened to Greenwood is essential to help heal the wounds.
Living on borrowed time in ‘Concrete Cowboy’ – Netflix review
A warm and engaging portrait of a working-class community with deep roots.
Film Review: In ‘Nomadland’ Frances McDormand takes to the open road
Nomadland
4 out of 5 stars - 'Highly Recommended'
Directed and screenplay by Chloé Zhao
Based on the book by Jessica Bruder
Starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May
R | 1h 48min | Drama | 2021 (USA)
Review by Jeanne Powell
Streaming on Hulu is director Chloe Zhao’s third feature film, Nomadland.
Frances McDormand delivers an...
Film Review: ‘Sylvie’s Love’ makes a convincing case for returning romantic love front and center to movies
Sylvie's Love
4.5 out of 5 stars - 'Uplifting'
Directed and written by Eugene Ashe
Starring Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Eva Longoria
PG-13 | 1h 54min | Drama, Music, Romance | 2020
Review by Jeanne Powell
With his second feature film Sylvie's Love, director and writer Eugene Ashe revives the concept of a true romance,...
‘Take Out Girl’ Film Review: Hedy Wong literally lights up the screen
Director Hisonni Johnson has generated a lot of buzz with his first feature film, Take Out Girl. Co-writer Hedy Wong literally lights up the screen as Tera, a young restaurant worker in the Low Bottoms section of Los Angeles, wanting to provide a better life for herself and her...
Film Review: ‘The Glorias’ performances illustrate how Gloria Steinem’s many seasons fit together into a peripatetic life well lived
Always for this living legend, it is about “We The People”.
Film Review: In ‘Kajillionaire’ director Miranda July creates wacky and wistful moments
Throughout it all, southern Los Angeles trembles in a series of earthquakes, most of which are small ones, all of which are symbolic.
Film Review: ‘The High Note’ & Dakota Johnson take us to the glamorous side of the Los Angeles music scene
Streaming at the end of May 2020 is a Focus Features film release directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Flora Greeson. The High Note takes us to the glamorous side of the Los Angeles music scene, with lots of nostalgia for the classic moments in rock & roll.
Tracee...
Film Review: ‘Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible’ a fascinating look at the little-known world of film editing
An icon of Australian cinema.
