Originally published during Sundance at Awards Circuit
Do you all remember that split screen in 500 Days of Summer where we see the main character’s expectations vs. reality? Well my screening of Ain’t Them Bodies Saintswas very much like what the main character went through. In my mind, Aint Them Bodies Saints was a thrilling yet poetic film that would put Malick to shame with a lot of meat for gifted actors to chew on. However, in reality, it was a plodding, dimly lit slog of a film that was more style than substance.
Originally published at Awards Circuit Raucously entertaining and yet incredibly earnest, Christina Voros’ documentary kink is a fascinating film about the inner workings of the porn studio kink.com. Certainly not for the faint of heart or prude of mind, Voros spares us nothing in her examination of BDSM porn by way of the most profitable
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Well, this is certainly the most fun I’ve had watching a horror movie in a while. Drew Goddard’s film Cabin in the Woods is much more than horror movie, it’s a deconstruction of everything the horror genre and those who watch them. This review will probably be maddening for those you who haven’t seen the
You guys…this is one of the toughest reviews I’ve ever written because The Hunger Games was a strange experience. It’s a bunch of contradictions, employing you to root for Katniss to survive the Games while not enjoying the violence. This movie also wants you to believe it’s great and in fact times tries to SHOW
It’s a testament to the power of Disney and Jerry Bruckhiemer that a film like this was even able to EXIST let alone be a great film. When I initially heard Disney was trying to make a movie out of an amusement park ride (that I’ve been on a few times) I scoffed. The ride