“Compliance” While many people defer to higher institutional authority, it is sometimes necessary to question it and the extent to which we entrust ourselves to it. “Compliance,” written and directed by Craig Zobel, presents a case study of this societal, ethical dilemma. At a local branch of a fast food franchise, the manager receives a phone call from a police … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these two thrilling movies
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Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Photo Courtesy of Universal PicturesSince the success of “Taken,” Liam Neeson has gone from a dramatic actor to an action star. With “Non-Stop,” that hot-streak does not seem to be ending anytime soon. The film was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, whose credits include the “House of Wax” remake. The director previously collaborated with the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Steer clear of ‘Cuban Fury’
Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com Salsa or die. Coming to theaters April 11 is a new comedy about the life of an overweight and under appreciated salsa dancer. British actor Nick Frost, who is best known for his works in the parody “Shaun of the Dead,” takes the screen as Bruce, a former salsa dancer who tries to reconnect with a lost passion. Twenty-five years after a … [Read more...] about Steer clear of ‘Cuban Fury’
Netflix: Watch these old classics
"Clue" (1985) Movies based on board or video games are always hit-or-miss, as evidenced by the critical and commercial failures of such films as “Battleship” and “The Super Mario Brothers Movie." However, I am of the belief that if you get the right people and sources behind a property, the result can be quite fun. Case in point: the 1985 film adaptation of the murder … [Read more...] about Netflix: Watch these old classics
Potential Oscar contender flashes back
Photo Courtesy of IMDB The beautifully-rendered sets of Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” alone are worthy of praise. They immediately immerse the viewer in the film’s fictional setting. But the film is far more than its engrossing visuals; those are mere wallpaper. With wonderful performances, a whimsical, witty story and — most of all — originality, “The Grand … [Read more...] about Potential Oscar contender flashes back