There was a time, not so long ago, but long enough that it seems impossible, when access to high-quality martial arts action was near impossible. You had to know the right people, trade the right tapes, or be willing to… Read More ›
Reviews
Documentary “4000 Days” looks at a decade-long battle by grieving families to save others from Greek Life hazing practices. [Tribeca]
When it comes to parenthood, of all the things that one can prepare the least for, it’s the loss of a child. Doesn’t matter if it’s expected or unforeseen, little can truly prepare you for the unnatural feeling of saying… Read More ›
“Disclosure Day” brings the Spielberg summer movie magic.
Very few filmmakers have enough star power to draw audiences to theaters in the modern day. One of those few is Steven Spielberg (Raiders of the Lost Arc; The Fabelmans). Every time his name appears on a poster, in a… Read More ›
“Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola” takes you behind the behind-the-scenes.
Eleanor Coppola, Polly Platt (The Last Picture Show; Targets), and Marsha Lucas (Taxi Driver; Star Wars), the Producer Wives of New Hollywood, were members of a generation of artists whose levels of talent we have not seen repeated until recently… Read More ›
Director Daniel Blake Schwartz’s dramatic thriller “Cotton Fever” use of interconnected stories is stronger in portions than the whole. [Tribeca]
In the past few years, there have been a lot of movies focusing on the rising epidemic of drugs in the United States and the way they affect everyone, ranging in terms of compelling to over-drawn dramatic exposition that loses… Read More ›
Documentary “Lorne” offers a rare glimpse of his work from Lorne Michaels’s own perspective.
I like Saturday Night Live, but I wouldn’t say I’m a die-hard fan by any stretch. However, it is an enjoyable program and I do try to watch it as much as I can when the host and/or musical guest… Read More ›
Writer/director Rob Burnett’s tragicomic “In Memoriam” utilizes the ridiculousness of the Hollywood machine to explore the concept and weight of legacy. [Tribeca]
“Who wants to live forever, Forever is our today, Who waits forever anyway?” – “Who Wants to Live Forever” by Queen What does it mean to live forever and what does it say about those who seek it? For some,… Read More ›
Sarcastically titled documentary “AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About” looks back at how we got here. [Tribeca]
Your denial of the importance of objectivity amounts to announcing your intention to lie to us. Noone should believe anything you say. – John McCarthy, computer scientist and “Father of AI.” Commodification is a natural occurrence in society. An extension… Read More ›
Dramatic thriller “The Leader” portrays the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult of the ‘90s and leaves no jaw unslacked. [Tribeca]
There is a delicacy and there is a purpose to making a movie that tells the story of a cult, especially when telling the story of Heaven’s Gate, the cult that is responsible for the highest casualty rate by mass… Read More ›
Questlove’s “Earth, Wind & Fire” doc is an engaging, enlightening tribute to one of the greatest musical groups of all time [Tribeca]
It’s fitting that a documentary about one of the greatest bands of all time comes from The Roots drummer and all-around music geek Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. It’s even more fitting that the man who holds the most memorable afro this… Read More ›
“Disc” is an unforgettable one-night stand. [Tribeca]
A great time watching something can come in a 90-minute, 120-minute, 180-minute format, or any format in between. Sometimes you get really lucky and a hilarious, awkward, heartfelt great time comes in a 13-minute format. Thankfully, Blake Winston Rice’s DISC,… Read More ›
Shark horror film “Chum” contributes to the on-going dilution of the genre.
Chum feels like one of those shark movies that crawled out of the direct-to-video section of the ‘90s and somehow made its way into the modern release calendar. It follows nearly every familiar beat that fans of bad B-horror have… Read More ›
Documentarian Josh Alexander invites audiences into a creative commune with “Sara Bareilles: Good Grief.” [Tribeca]
In 2007, singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles released Little Voice, her second album, the one that helped her breakthrough with tracks like “Love Song,” “Bottle It Up,” “Morningside,” and (personal favorite) “Many the Miles.” Since then, she’s released several studio and live… Read More ›
“Hoppers” on home video allows you to bring the absurd chaos of nature right into your ecosystem.
“Funny thing is, you’re about 10 times more likely to get killed by a falling airplane-part than by a shark.” -Gi in Captain Planet and the Planeteers Things could be simpler if we wanted them to be. Folks could have… Read More ›
“Fight Club” on 4K UHD embodies the IKEAfication of consumerism.
Photosensitivity Warning: The opening title sequences includes repeated flashing for the duration. This may be triggering for photosensitive individuals. “This is your life, good to the last drop Doesn’t get any better than this This is your life and it’s… Read More ›
“Twinless” arrives on home video with all of its secrets but no special features.
Since its release at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Dylan O’Brien’s film Twinless has been a topic of conversation. That conversation involves a celebration of the performances and of the narrative’s numerous twists and turns. With a film this surprising,… Read More ›
Psychological thriller “Sender” wields digital curation as bladed commentary on trust and social responsibility.
In the digital age of consumerism, just about everything you need is at your fingertips. From the comfort of your living space, you can order (and reorder) food, clothes, and entertainment, and barely interact with another human being. The trade-off… Read More ›
The 4K UHD restoration of Kevin Reynolds’s swashbuckling adventure “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” comes available to U.S. viewers via Arrow Video.
There are some films which come together and seem like a slam dunk yet fail to connect with audiences, while others are this mysterious combination of magic that, against all odds, finds its way both into audience’s hearts but also… Read More ›
Profoundly moving, pulsating thriller “Sirāt” is now available on Blu-ray from NEON.
In Islamic scripture, the word “Sirāt” means a bridge or pathway that connects paradise and hell that only the righteous can cross. In the opening credits of director Oliver Laxe’s (Mimosas; Fire Will Come) film Sirāt, he tells us that… Read More ›
Head back to the woods of Seattle with Kino Lorber’s brand-new 4K UHD restoration of family adventure “Harry and the Hendersons.”
There are those among us who proudly describe themselves as “Amblin kids.” Sure, it’s a descriptor I’ve just made up, but if you grew up in the era of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Gremlins (1984), The Goonies (1985), Back to… Read More ›