Flicher’s ‘Gone Girl’ adaptation exhibits the director’s ability to handle dark themes and a complex screenplay, but doesn’t live up to ‘The Social Network.’
Arts, Movies
Kevin Smith Takes A Stab At Horror Satire With ‘Tusk’
Kevin Smith’s ‘Tusk’ parodies the horror genre and offers social commentary through its absurdity.
Movies, Arts
Even With Denzel, ‘The Equalizer’ Doesn’t Add Up
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and actress Chloe Grace Mortez struggle to bring the flat characters of ‘The Equalizer’ to life.
Movies, Arts
Kristen Wiig And Bill Hader Play It Serious In ‘Skeleton Twins’
Director Craig Johnson treads the line between grotesque and light comedy in ‘The Skeleton Twins.’
Arts, Movies
Not Quite ‘Taken’ By Liam Neeson’s ‘Walk Among The Tombstones’
Although Liam Neeson’s action-thriller ‘Walk Among the Tombstones’ tries to be different, it’s more or less what you’d expect from the ‘Taken’ actor.
Arts, Movies
‘Maze Runner’ Is Little More Than A Poor Man’s ‘Hunger Games’
Wes Ball makes his directing debut in the ‘Hunger Games’-esque dystopian drama ‘The Maze Runner.’
Arts, Movies
‘This Is Where I Leave You’ Is A Comedy Better Left Alone
Jason Bateman and Tina Fey fail to transcend the cliche plot of ‘This Is Where I Leave You.’
Arts, Movies
‘The Drop’ Falls Short As Final Chapter To Gandolfini’s Legacy
Strong acting performances from Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini still can’t redeem the conclusion of Roskam’s crime drama ‘The Drop.’
Arts, Movies, Column
A (Purely Speculative) Guide To The Fall Movie Season
From ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘The Maze Runner’ to the final installment of ‘The Hobbit,’ a look at the highs (and potential lows) of this fall’s movie releases.
Arts, Movies
Winterbottom’s ‘Trip To Italy’ Is A Dull, Two-Hour Ride
With only a few comedic moments, ‘The Trip to Italy’ overall lacks an entertaining storyline.
