Movie Review: World War Z

Okay, World War Z, the new zombie apocalypse flick from one Mr. Brad Pitt, has gotten some pretty mixed reviews. I cannot imagine why they're so mixed. World War Z is smart, fast paced, fun and full...

Style Evolution: Doris Day - Part 2 (1961-1973)

Doris Day is our conception of the perfect girl next door, but in the later half of her career she really came into her own as a marvelous comedienne. She was able to convey the complexities of marriage with remarkable reality and candor, not to ment...

Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2013: Viva lItalia (2012)

Imagine a world in which politicians are compelled to say exactly what's on their minds all the time. That's the basic premise of Viva l'Italia, the sophomore directorial effort from Massimiliano Bruno. If you think that sou...

Blu-ray Review: Spring Breakers (2012)

Harmony Korine wants you take Spring Breakers very seriously. Unfortunately, this fact becomes clear not from viewing the movie itself, but from watching the behind-the-scenes featurette included on the upcoming Blu-ray rele...

Top 5 Jimmy Stewart Films

James - or Jimmy, however you like to refer to him - Stewart. A legendary actor and the man who started it all for me. Jimmy Stewart has been my favorite actor ever since I was little; he definitely was one of the reasons why I initially was so inter...

Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2013: Berberian Sound Studio (2012)

Quiet and mild-mannered British sound technician, Gilderoy (Toby Jones), arrives in Italy to work on a movie. He soon discovers he's employed on a violent horror film, asked to create sound effects rather far from his usual world of documentary and c...

Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2013: Cavalli (2011)

Michele Rho shows plenty of potential as a director in his first feature film, the dramatic, but misguided, Cavalli (Horses). The film tells the story of the unwavering love and loyalty between Alessandro and h...