Friday the 13th a classic horror film that holds up well (The boy. Is he dead too?)
When I took a break from so-many re-watches of Mulholland Drive, and pulled up Friday the 13th, I was reminded at just how well the…
Film Reviews
Film reviews covering indie, arthouse, and mainstream cinema.
That Guy… Who Was in That Thing
You recognize their faces, but not their names. Here's a documentary that reveals the ups and downs of being a working character actor in Hollywood.
Warning: ‘Terms and Conditions May Apply’
A potentially confrontational scene with Mark Zuckerberg on a sidewalk outside his home ends up coming across with far more charm than it should.
Sparrows Dance
Given the limited setting (the film takes place almost entirely within an apartment) and the relaxed pacing and camerawork, Sparrows Dance at times feels like…
Little Fugitive
I had the opportunity to screen a remastered 1080p Blu-ray transfer ($34.95) of the classic on a on a 120-inch screen. Thankfully The Museum of…
Film Review: ‘Room 237’ heaps on ‘Shining’ conspiracy theories
Oh, also The Shining is really about the holocaust. Why? Because the typewriter that Jack Nicholson so maniacally pounds away on in the lounge is…
Film Review: ‘Solace’ a dialog-driven chiller
Redemption, it would seem, requires a step-by-step stripping of the artifice that surrounds us.
A riveting, emotional behind-the-scenes look at video game development (must see)
Indie video games, priced from $10-20 on WiiWare, Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network, don't generate Halo money, but a top-seller can still make its…
Film Review: ‘Come As You Are’ (‘Hasta la Vista’)
If you want to watch ridiculous caricatures of those confined to wheel chairs watch Glee, if you want to watch interesting characters confined to wheel…
Film Review: ‘Touch’ charms
First time director Minh Duc Nguyen (UC Berkeley) employs an affectionate eye towards these characters. Often it's what's left unsaid that matters most; his lens…