In one of the most ‘interesting’ years in recent memory, not just here in the States but across the world, some might think that doing a year end wrap up… Continue reading "2020, The Year in Review – by Jacob Rivera."
It’s been another great year in cinema and as we look forward 2020 it’s nice to be able to look back and reflect on the highlights of 2019. First off,… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 8, Jacob Rivera."
The rise and fall of Shia LaBeouf has been akin to that of many child actors who found it hard to transition to adulthood. With access to not only the… Continue reading "Honey Boy (2019)."
One of the things I truly love about seeing movies is when I can be surprised and moved with one that falls under the radar. One such film is the… Continue reading "The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)."
In the latest offering from acclaimed French writer/director Olivier Assayas, he turns his attention to the publishing world for a tale of the changing times due to technology and the… Continue reading "Non-Fiction (Doubles Vies) (2018)."
Director S. Craig Zahler has become one of the must-see talents to watch amongst the newest crop of filmmakers. In 2015 he wrote and directed his first feature, the brutal… Continue reading "Dragged Across Concrete (2018)."
Everybody Knows, the latest film from acclaimed Iranian writer/director Asghar Farhadi is set in Spain and stars the power couple of Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Cruz plays Laura, mother to… Continue reading "Everybody Knows (2018)."
When I see a film I want to be swept away by not only the story but the characters we meet throughout the journey. Now I’ve always been a sucker… Continue reading "The World Before Your Feet (2018)."
When the trailer for Vox Lux first surfaced, it seemed to be teetering the line between comedy and stylized drama, but at the very least looked interesting. The actor-turned-director, Brady Corbet… Continue reading "Vox Lux (2018)."
The historical period piece, commonly known as the ‘costume drama’ has long been a staple come awards season, often attracting nominations in the categories of acting, costume and set design.… Continue reading "The Favourite (2018)."
