War is hell and it changes men. They’re well known facts that war films have driven home for years. Fury, a WWII drama from writer-director David Ayer (Harsh Times, End of Watch), delivers those familiar messages in familiar ways, but delivers them effectively and confidently. We meet up with the crew of an M4A3E8 Sherman […]
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For all its successes, what makes Whiplash so unique is that it’s actually two opposing films overlapping each other seamlessly. One on hand, writer/director Damien Chazelle chronicles the pursuit of greatness, exemplifying the pain and sacrifice a student endures as he and his teacher push further and further to cultivate true genius. But shift your
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Nick Cave is more than a cult icon. The 57-year-old Australian is always more than a rock star. He’s a songwriter, a poet, a screenwriter, an author, a composer and occasionally an actor. He’s instantly recognisable with his whippet-thin build, Severus Snape hair, heavy brows and deep, velvety vocals. The 57-year-old is always brooding, contemplative,
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Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, two names that would no doubt attract audiences expecting to see two fine actors shine in a masterful drama. While our two leads certainly deliver fine performances, don’t expect a film that dares to drift away from cinematic clichés and melodramatic tropes. The Judge tells the story of Hank
When what should have been your happy ending becomes a cage and your sense of identity starts slipping away, how do you take back control without admitting you made a mistake? Without losing face or damaging your ego? You tell yourself who’s really responsible, and you punish them accordingly. With Gone Girl, director David Fincher
