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Category: Coming Soon
must see movies of 2023
It seems like every website I go to these days has a list of the most anticipated movies coming in 2023. Here is my current list – which probably will be changing during the year […]
review – lazy eye
Writer / Director Tim Kirkman has rendered a delicate and touching love story in his recent feature film effort, Lazy Eye. While the film has played quite well on the LGBQT film festival circuit, the […]
review – the looking planet
The Looking Planet is a truly magnificent piece of animation. The imaginative rendering of a slightly different take on “intelligent design”, director Eric Law Anderson has given animation fans and creators a film that raises […]
review – echoes of time
This Slovenian film by writer / director Ema Kugler is a languidly paced, visual wonder. With a quiet, confident hand, the film reflects an artistic, visionary view on the modern condition. The film opens with […]
review – come simi
First-time director Jenica Bergere has rendered a lovingly crafted indie in Come Simi, a film in which she also stars. The title is a cute play on the request as much as the little hamlet known as Simi […]
review – our fight
This short, poignant documentary chronicles the murder of Edwin Chota and three other indigenous inhabitants of Peru’s in their on-going struggle to defend their land from illegal loggers and drug traffickers. Tucked deep in Peru’s Amazon […]
Hailing from Beirut, Lebanon, Hend is a delicate reflection on complex relationships and the depth of the maternal bond. Within the quiet confines of this beautifully shot short film, first time writer / director Stephanie Bou […]
Sony Brings Ellie Kemper On Board ‘Sex Tape’
Television start Ellie Kemper (‘The Mindy Projcet’) has signed on to play opposite Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel in Sony’s latest formulaic popcorn comedy film. Perhaps best remembered as a bit storyline in ‘Trainspotting’, the […]
Spike Jonze Reveals Scenes From New Film At Toronto
Spike Jonze revealed some scenes from his upcoming film title ‘Her’ featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson in the lead roles. The story essentially revolves around a man falling in love with a sentient operating […]
Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’ Expands Reach
Good old Woody “keep em’ cheap, keep em’ coming and keep em’ pretty good” Allen appears to be getting his widest release to date. Kind of odd to think about that, considering how iconic he […]
Affleck as Batman? Oh Brother.
Don’t get me wrong. I like the guy. I really do. But Batman? I just can’t see it. Call this my first prediction of the new Batman / Superman movie being a “disappointment”. Or, maybe call […]
‘American Hustle’ New Trailer
Pretty saucy new trailer from ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ director David O. Russell. The film is based on a 1970’s FBI sting that ended up actually jailing some members of Congress, the Senate and a few […]
‘Wolverine’ Have What It Takes To Win Box Office $$?
It appears the fine folks over at Fox are predicting a decent opening for the latest comic book type picture to grace our screens, confidently predicting an opening around the $60 – 65 million range. […]
Electro Unchained: Jamie Foxx In Make-Up For Role In ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’
Well, the re-re-re-re-boot machine seems poised to keep on re-re-booting. Jamie Foxx joining the ranks of the latest version of Spidey and friends, which seems to have their new villain painted like an angry Smurf. […]
‘Oldboy’ Redband Trailer Drops For Spike Lee Redo
Say what you will, but I honestly think that the only way this English language remake could end up terrible is if Spike Lee gets a hold of it. Doh! I’ll admit it, I was […]
Johnny Depp To Squeeze New Role Between Tired Ones
It appears that a long stalled project over at the Warner camp has had new life breathed into it by the mighty Lionsgate. The description of the Charlie Mortdecai character sounds like exactly the kind […]
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ First Movie Poster Released
Well, talk about striking the iron while it’s hot. And, boy do they keep striking that iron. The odd thing is, they keep connecting. The audiences seem to be in no short supply for the […]
‘The Canyons’ World Premiere at Lincoln Center
Paul Schrader’s KickStarter fueled endeavor appears to be getting a premiere at a decent locale. Featuring the ever pressing basket case of a former Disney star turned into a trash parade on steroids in Lindsay […]
‘Pacific Rim’ To Be Next Mega-Flop?
Why these flops are a surprise to anyone is anyone’s guess I suppose. Have you seen the trailer? I mean, c’mon. I remember this film when it first dropped back in the 80’s, it was […]
Lars von Trier’s ‘Nymphomaniac’ Teaser Drops
Lars Von Trier is at it again. This time he brings us perhaps his most provocative title yet. And, there I was thinking that Anti-Christ was a doozy back when that one launched. On top of it […]
‘Jacob’s Ladder’ Reboot Planned
A lot of re-re-boot news today. And, thank goodness someone is going to tackle this mess. For those of you too young to remember the first go round of this picture, the best I […]
‘Terminator 5’ To Be 1st of 3 Films
The age of the “re-re-boot” appears to be continuing unabated. Despite Disney’s seeming ability to continually expand their copyright claims, the studios just can’t get enough of the creative equivalent of retread tires. “Used, still […]
Neeson Wants $20 Million For ‘Taken 3′ Gig
I don’t know why Mr. Neeson thinks he deserves so much gosh darned money. It’s not as if the last two times he played this role, the titles ended up grossing half-a-billion dollars collectively world […]
McCarthy’s ‘The Counselor’ Trailer
New trailer out for Fox’s new film The Counselor, based on the book by Cormac McCarthy. While most are quick to tout the wonderful adaptation of Mr. McCarthy’s No Country For Old Men, I still have in recent memory […]
LOS ANGELES FILM REVIEW 