Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Woody Allen Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey, Jamie Blackley. Even as he nears 80, Woody Allen continues to churn out a one film a year on average and shows little sign on slowing down. But with such a prolific output it is inevitable that he would sometimes repeat… Continue Reading »
HER
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Spike Jonze Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams. Former music video director Spike Jonze is a visionary filmmaker who has done some of his best work when working with off beat scripts penned by the eccentric and imaginative Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation), which incorporate elaborate special effects… Continue Reading »
HOTEL RWANDA
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Terry George Stars: Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix Irish writer/director Terry George (Some Mothers’ Sons, etc) is a film maker with a conscience and is not afraid of courting controversy. His latest film is a powerful and potent drama set against the background of one of the… Continue Reading »
INVENTING THE ABBOTTS
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Pat O’Connor Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Will Patton, Kathy Baker, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going, Jennifer Connelly, Barbara Williams Running Time: 105 minutes. For some reason I was expecting Inventing The Abbotts to be a comedy. However, this new film from Pat O’Connor, director of Circle Of Friends, etc, is… Continue Reading »