“Assassin’s Creed” Directed by Justin Kurzel Assuming that you consider Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, and Charlotte Rampling to be a fine varnish, you could meticulously work it in to the nooks and crannies of this film and it … Continue reading Movies you didn’t see in the theater – Part 3: “Assassin’s Creed”, “Nocturnal Animals” & “Silence”
“X-Men: Apocalypse” Directed by Bryan Singer Another summer, another bloated, yet thrilling ride on the X-Men train. Actually, bloat doesn’t quite cover it. It’s a virtual explosion of effects and characters and death. LOTS AND LOTS OF DEATH. It’s very, … Continue reading “X-Men: Apocalypse”
“Steve Jobs” Directed by Danny Boyle Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Sorkin. How do you make an engaging, emotional, interesting, funny, heartbreaking and educational film that basically consists of three people talking for two hours? Easy. Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Sorkin. Aaron … Continue reading “Steve Jobs”
“Macbeth” (UK|France|USA) Directed by Justin Kurzel I overheard another Film Fest audience member refer to this as “Macbeth meets Mad Max.” Oh, if ONLY. I would’ve been happy if this film possessed even SOME of Mad Max’ drive, energy and … Continue reading 51st Chicago International Film Festival Screening #14: “Macbeth” (UK|France|USA)
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