Friday, May 30, 2014

Better Living Through Chemistry

Sam Rockwell is a f'n rockstar in this delicious black comedy - truly dark & funny throughout. 4/5

Better Living Through Chemistry on Netflix

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Endless Love

This upbeat film destroys the dark & sinister tone of the original - the two have nothing in common. And why in hell did this film never use the song "Endless Love"? The original is still vivid in my mind - this is not that. Shame. 2.5/5

Endless Love on Netflix

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014

The Wolf of Wall Street

DiCaprio is brilliant in this lush & quite funny biopic, that, while it could use editing in places, really had me engaged and laughing. Jonah Hill was also just marvelous. Geniunely wonderful - someone give Leo an Oscar already.

The Wolf of Wall Street

Sunday, May 25, 2014

After.Life

This psych thriller had some pretty cool plot twists & turns - really kept me guessing. I liked the ending. 3.5/5

After.Life on Netflix

Saturday, May 24, 2014

The Beales of Grey Gardens

This second film lacked the charm & cohesion of the first, although I loved seeing more of Little Edie. 3.5/5

The Beales of Grey Gardens on Netflix

Friday, May 23, 2014

Supporting Characters

I love "Mumblecore" so this indie dramedy sat well with me - I liked the minimalism of it. Well done. 3.5/5

Supporting Characters on Netflix

Thursday, May 22, 2014

War Witch

This African drama was painfully real & difficult to watch at times with great acting from the young lead. 3.5/5

War Witch on Netflix

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Raze

WOW! What a tremendous action thriller that was! If I was remaking my Favorite Action Film list this'd be on it. 4.5/5

Raze on Netflix

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

I, Frankenstein

It's an interesting plot idea executed quite well - I would never have thought of it but it worked. Well done! 4/5

I, Frankenstein on Netflix

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Wishful Drinking

Carrie Fisher's monologue was both moving & disturbing with a great wit that carried throughout. Well done. 4/5

Wishful Drinking on Netflix

Friday, May 16, 2014

Everyday

I love simple stories told well but I wished for a little more meat here. Great acting by Henderson & the kids. 3/5

Everyday on Netflix

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Frozen

This odd thriller has the same vibe as "ATM" - trapped somewhere that makes little sense but has a good ending. 2.5/5

Frozen on Netflix

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

After Tiller

A brave & unflinching look at the 4 doctors who perform late term abortions - a well done study in complex issues. 4/5

After Tiller on Netflix

Monday, May 12, 2014

Killing Kennedy

Rob Lowe & Will Rothhaar were amazing in this interesting take on JFK's assassination. Really great acting. 4/5

Killing Kennedy on Netflix

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Goats

A perfectly average comedy, personable & sweet but nothing special. Not even Farmiga was outstanding, so meh. 3/5

Goats on Netflix

Saturday, May 10, 2014

The Selfish Giant

This dark little British drama was startling in its intensity & impact - I felt it all fully. Wonderful. 4/5

The Selfish Giant on Netflix

Friday, May 9, 2014

The Hole Story

I just adored this clever indie that looked liked a documentary but wasn't. Very savvy & smart with good acting. 4/5

The Hole Story on Netflix

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Cocaine Angel

The script had promise but the terribly weak acting really sank this film - with a better cast, maybe. 2.5/5

Cocaine Angel on Netflix

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

301/302

This Korean thriller is at times fascinating & at others uneven & hard to follow, but I liked the spirit of it. 3/5

301/302 on Netflix

Monday, May 5, 2014

The Book Thief

The acting was exceptional in this WWII film that focuses on focused on people and not the war. Lovely. 3.5/5

The Book Thief on Netflix

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Amercian Zombie

This was pretty much your average mockumentary until the last third where it got interesting. I liked it. 3.5/5

American Zombie on Netflix

Friday, May 2, 2014

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Escape form Tomorrow

An experimental psych thriller filmed covertly at Disneyworld? YES PLEASE! Both risky & awesome. 4/5

Escape from Tomorrow on Netflix