Category: film reviews
Whiplash (American Film)
A first year hopeful drummer wants to be one of the greatest jazz drummers, for that, he’ll need the guidance of a short-tempered teacher in search of music perfection, who will mentally-manipulate you, shout and verbally abuse you to get what he wants.
Tamako in Moratorium
Nobuhiro Yamashita returns to his favorite theme of arrested development in this bittersweet comedy-drama about a recent college graduate who moves back to her hometown.
American Sniper
American Sniper follows the life of rodeo cowboy-turned-U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, who is highly regarded in his country as the most lethal sniper ever with at least 160 confirmed kills.
Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of
Stephen Kijak chronicles the guys’ road in preparation of their 20th anniversary, as they explore their roots, the early days, the rise and fall of teenage stardom to become the biggest selling boy band in the world.
St. Vincent (2014)
A grumpy, hedonistic, gambling old Vietnam veteran will see his life changed after accidentally beginning babysitting his newly-arrived neighbor’s kid.
Jigarthanda
A Tamilian gangster musical comedy following the life of a filmmaker trying to write a script based on the life of one of the craziest psychopaths of southern India.
Assassination (1964)
One of director Shinoda Masahiro’s finest achievements, Assassination portraits a mysterious and charismatic individual who continuously shifts his allegiance from one political faction to another.
This Charming Girl (2004)
This Charming Girl is an assured and impressive debut feature about a young woman’s emotional life.
Into the Woods (2014)
With the success that ABC has been having with the revamping of fairytales crossovers in Once Upon a Time, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale mish-mash where Little Red Riding Hood met with Cinderella, Jack (from the beanstalk) and a dash of Rapunzel, fit like a glove.
