Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Steve McQueen Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael Fassbender, Alfre Woodard, Scoot McNairy, Michael K Williams, Brad Pitt. The brutal realities of slavery are brought to life in harrowing fashion in this confronting film from British director Steve McQueen. This is the third feature… Continue Reading »
COWBOYS & ALIENS
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Jon Favreau Stars: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Paul Dano, Keith Carradine, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Noah Ringer. As a genre the traditional western is virtually moribund, but Hollywood keeps churning out some interesting variations on the theme that temporarily breathe life into the form. The latest is Cowboys & Aliens,… Continue Reading »
MEEK’S CUTOFF
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Kelly Reichardt Stars: Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Shirley Henderson, Will Patton, Paul Dano, Ron Rondeaux. Unlike other westerns that have dealt with the westward expansion (Westward Ho The Wagons, etc), Meeks’s Cutoff deals with some weighty themes like the struggle for survival, racism and religion. Meek’s Cutoff is an unconventional… Continue Reading »
THE EXTRA MAN
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini Stars: Kevin Kline, Paul Dano, John C Reilly, Katie Holmes The Extra Man is a so-so comedy enlivened by Kevin Kline’s energetic performance. Kline proved his ability on being able to deliver great comic timing and play lovable eccentrics with his Oscar winning… Continue Reading »