Rumble in the Jungle
The Gentlemen by George Wolf If nothing else, Guy Ritchie and his Gentlemen are not lacking in self-confidence. This is a film, and a filmmaker, anxious to prove the old…read more →
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Wastin’ Away Again
The Beach Bum by George Wolf Though it shares much more of the mind-altered DNA found in the works of Cheech, Chong or S. Thompson, The Beach Bum left me…read more →
Fish Story
Serenity by George Wolf NIGHT. FISHING BOAT CABIN. DESPERATION HEAVY IN THE AIR: McConaughey takes a long, emphatic drag on a cigarette, then downs a shot of rum, his constantly…read more →
In the Name of the Father
White Boy Rick by Hope Madden Detroit’s economic blight has offered a powerful backdrop to many a film—Only Lovers Left Alive and Don’t Breathe spring to mind. But for White…read more →
“It” Looks Good, though, Right?
The Dark Tower by Hope Madden So, there’s this tower, see. And it sits at the center of all the parallel worlds of the universe and as long as it…read more →
Drowning in Sap
The Sea of Trees by Hope Madden In 2002, filmmaker Gus Van Sant released one of his more polarizing and thoughtful films. In Gerry, two guys named Gerry (Casey Affleck…read more →
Swampland Rebellion
Free State of Jones by George Wolf For all the onscreen battles in Free State of Jones, a more persistent one dogs the film throughout, as writer/director Gary Ross struggles…read more →
What a Long, Strange Trip
Interstellar by Hope Madden Christopher Nolan is nothing if not ambitious. He first wowed audiences with Memento, putting us in the shoes of our protagonist by telling his story backwards.…read more →
Fright Club Fridays: Frailty
Frailty (2001) “He can make me dig this stupid hole, but he can’t make me pray.” Aah, adolescence. We all bristle against our dads’ sense of morality and discipline, right?…read more →
Countdown: Who Wins the Oscars?
Sunday night, we invite you to join us at the Drexel Theatre, as we are once again pleased to host their annual Red Carpet Oscar Bash! You’ll have…read more →