Film in review – “Kill The Messenger”
There is a commonality for those of us who are hopelessly optimistic about our country and always in support of its elected..
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Film in review – “The Guest”
It’s always a bit of risk when the filmmakers go for “sexy/creepy.” There’s a push/pull dynamic in this film that seeks to..
“The Guest” – Roundtable interview with Dan Stevens
Dallas, Texas September 11, 2014 Dan Stevens, star of “The Guest,” and Ron Salfen, on behalf of the Presbyterian Outlook Presbyterian..
“The Guest” – Roundtable interview with Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett
Dallas, Texas September 11, 2014 Adam Wingard, director of “The Guest,” Simon Barrett, writer of “The Guest” and Ron Salfen, on behalf..
Film in review – “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby”
I know a couple who, like the couple in this film, seem to have a really good relationship. They talk regularly. They..
Film in review – “Boyhood”
“Boyhood” is a great, big, sprawling epic of a film, with some transitions so seamless that they startle you with their opaqueness,..
Film in review – “The Trip To Italy”
I have an old friend who is a great conversationalist. Recently he proposed that we go on a road trip together, “just..
Film in review – “November Man”
This spy thriller is kind of in the genre of John le Carre’s literary potboilers: the viewer has to try to piece..
Film in review – “What If”
Even we married folks have friends of the opposite gender. And occasionally it will occur to us that we seem to have..
Film in review – “The One I Love”
Those of us who have been married for a very long time (this writer has 45 years and counting) finally come to..
Film in review – “Guardians of the Galaxy”
What makes for an epic space adventure? Well, part of the “Star Wars” success, besides the brilliant classical soundtrack, was the development..
Film in review – “Get On Up”
“Get On Up” is a sprawling, rambling, sometimes-inspiring, sometimes-maddening biopic of the late, great James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul.” The lead..
Film in review – “Magic In The Moonlight”
OK, all of you genteel folks who have been complaining loudly about how there is no eloquence left any more, that all..
Film in review – “Hercules”
Some of the same elements appear in this story as in the Samson saga in the Book of Judges. Samson’s birth was..
Film in review – “Lucy”
OK, all you good elders in PC(USA) churches, turn in your Book of Order to W-1.3000 (page 80 in the 2013-2015 edition)...
Film in review – “Obvious Child”
I share a parking lot with a Catholic school. All during the school year, I park next to cars with bumper stickers..
Films in review – “Edge of Tomorrow” & “How To Train Your Dragon 2”
The problem with time travel movies is that somewhere along the way, the logic always breaks down. The problem with animated films..
Film in review – “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”
The motion-capture technology is really astounding, especially in 3-D. However, there are many genteel moviegoers who will not go see either sci-fi..
Film in review – “Wish I Was Here”
This is one, dear readers, where I would ask, if your ears are easily offended, to look past the language. The quality..
Film in review – “Third Person”
It’s almost impossible to talk about this film without giving it away, so instead I’ll talk about something analogous and if you..
Film in review – “Jersey Boys”
I didn’t think anybody could sing like Frankie Valli. I was wrong. Wow, John Lloyd Young has an incredible voice. And it’s..
Film in review – “Begin Again”
It’s billed as a romance, and the trailers imply that stars Keira Knightley (29 years old) and Mark Ruffalo (47 years old)..
Films in review – “Neighbors” & “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”
Those who pine for the “Golden Age” of Hollywood when actors dressed like ladies and gentlemen in evening wear, acted with dignity..
Films in review – “Transcendence” & “Brick Mansions”
A couple of interesting premises. Mixed execution. The premise of “Transcendence” is that, in a not-too-distant future, we’re closer to figuring out..
Film in review – “Ida”
We all know how important it is to keep the memory alive about the Holocaust. It must not be forgotten. We can’t..