Provoked
There are some tremendous lessons of courage and justice to be taken from Provoked, however the drama is often so forced that there are times when the film is hard to watch.
Author: Ryan Cracknell
Smokin’ Aces
It’s flashy and feels hip, but I wonder if it’s all just a smokescreen much like the one in the film’s plot.
Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
Short and sweet, it’s also intelligent and a welcome departure from the typical material found in the genre’s bigger stars.
Favela Rising
Like City of God and Bus 174 before it, Favela Rising is about as raw as it comes. This is not an apologetic film, but rather one that looks for the bright side in a bleak situation.
Tortilla Heaven
Like a piece of fast food: it’s simple and painless – even tasty at times – but it’s not overly nutritious.
Christmas · Films: S · Reviews: S
Santa Claus: The Movie
One would expect a holiday epic with a title like Santa Claus: The Movie. It implies something definitive, which would therefore put it in the canon of Christmas classics. However, this is definitely not the case.
Zombie Prom
An instant classic of unabashed nostalgia.
District B13
There’s something refreshing about an action film that actually gives a damn about more than explosions.
Vikings: Journey to the New Worlds
A big and friendly documentary that educates and entertains.
Going Back
Filled with solid performances, gorgeous cinematography and realistic dialogue, it captures the same sad feeling of nostalgia watching it that the film’s characters experience.
