Arresting visuals and surprise performances in “Let Go”
November 1, 2011
“Let Go” creates likeable characters out of previously overdone clichés.
“The City Dark” casts illumination on light pollution
November 1, 2011
Cheney becomes one of the first to bring the concept of light pollution into the mainstream media.
“The Son of No One” stimulates gray matter
October 31, 2011
“The Son of No One” successfully asks of its viewers: What are YOU doing?
Can modern families find “Another Happy Day”?
October 31, 2011
The script knows when to let the audience breathe, and the able cast knows just how to hit the right notes.
“Barry Lyndon” still captivates audiences after all these years
October 31, 2011
As a director, Kubrick’s mark is all over this film.
“A Year in Mooring” never takes sail
October 31, 2011
“A Year in Mooring” has beautiful packaging, but is simply disappointing.
“Take Me Home” is a heartfelt ride
October 31, 2011
“Take Me Home” sticks to the romantic comedy formula, but wins the audience with charm.
“The Artist” proves silence is golden
October 30, 2011
George Valentin is a popular silent film star whose career is at an all-time high.
“127 Hours” a compelling, uncomfortable end to Film Festival
November 6, 2010
“127 Hours” is not for the faint of heart, but is an immensly compelling film that will have people talking. [...]
“U-Carmen E-Khayelitsha” brings universal themes to present-day Africa
November 6, 2010
“U-Carmen E-Khayelitsha” brings the opera “Carmen” to present-day South Africa “U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha” is a contemporary adaptation of George Bizet’s 19th [...]