Cinequest Film Festival: ‘The Least Among You’ screening and maverick spirit award for Louis Gossett Jr.
The Cinequest Film Festival, now in its 19th year, is in full swing, and last night Loni and I had the pleasure to attend a…
Film Reviews
Film reviews covering indie, arthouse, and mainstream cinema.
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ review: Clever and energetic with Bollywood dancing included
I thought for a moment it could not be true: a Bollywood movie with no musical dancing number? Say it ain’t so. But then again,…
‘The Dark Knight’ combines epic storytelling, visceral action and Joker redux
Almost 20 years ago, Jack Nicholson, dressed in outlandish purples, greens with an electronic Prince soundtrack thumping in the background bellowed “Wait’ll they get a…
In Review: ‘Groundhog Day’ reveals the meaning of life in a single day
‘Groundhog Day’ is like a simple magic trick with three parts that will leave you titillated. The pledge (where the magician shows you something ordinary)…
In Review: ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ provides some unforgettable laughs
This past Friday was movie night again. It was a toss up between ‘The Dark Knight’ (the latest in the Batman movie series) or ‘Forgetting…
Joan Crawford’s All Dressed Up with Ax, Wig and Mascara and People to See in 1964’s ‘Straight-Jacket’
Peak camp achievement unlocked thanks to some wildly over-the-top performances.
‘Quantum of Solace’ (2008) Review: James Bond’s Return to Form Short-Lived
Don't be surprised if you have an urge to buy a Sony or Ford product after exiting the theater.
‘A Clockwork Orange’ (Blu-Ray) Review – A Simple Story Told in Outlandish Kubrick Style
A Clockwork Orange (1971) Blu-Ray / 136 min. Stark Insider Rating: 8.5 out of 10 imdb User Rating: 8.5 A Clockwork Orange is a challenging…
‘Cloverfield’ (Blu-Ray) Review – Blair Witch Meets War Of the Worlds in Successful MTV-Style Thrill Ride
Cloverfield (Blu-Ray) (2008) “Some Thing Has Found Us” 85 min. Stark Insider Rating: 7.5 out of 10 imdb User Rating: 7.6 I finally received Cloverfield…
‘The Art of Travel’ – Review from San Jose Cinequest Film Festival
If you are ever in the San Jose, CA area during the Cinequest Film Festival, be sure to catch at least one movie as it…