Mysterious Skin
A very well acted film with a tremendous ensemble cast. My problem stems from how Araki chose to tell the story.
Tagged: 2005
Basketball Movies · Films: C · Reviews: C
Coach Carter
While the film is over the top at times, Coach Carter has a big heart that doesn’t shy away from challenging the American education system.
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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.
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Framed by tons of rare footage, No Direction Home penetrates the soul of one of modern music’s greatest icons – at least as much as Dylan will let us.
Christmas · Films: F · Reviews: F
The Family Stone
What’s so refreshing about Thomas Bezucha’s The Family Stone is how it plays off of genre expectations and effortlessly switches back and forth between comedy, romance and tragedy.
Sidekick
Even though I have read a comic or two in my life, it’s not just for us nerds….It’s a universal story. Honest.
Christmas · Films: S · Reviews: S
Santa’s Slay
Santa’s Slay stands as one of the ultimate Christmas B-flicks. For my time, it’s no Jack Frost or Jack Frost 2, but it does have a couple inspiring moments.
Murderball
Murderball doesn’t want you to feel sorry for anyone. It wants the viewer to see them for who they are, not what they aren’t. They’re athletes with the same drive and passion for their sport as other athletes.
My Date with Drew
Although charming at times, My Date With Drew comes across as more than a little bit creepy given the present context of celebrity stalkers – not to mention the sight of a middle-aged man fawning over the portrait of a young child.
A History of Violence
A grim exploration of [humanity’s] futile attempts to repress the urge for violence.
