October 22, 2013
Drug War's writing is sharp and gripping, surprising us at every turn, setting up great action scenes, brilliantly directed by Johnny To.
November 26, 2010
The only showing of the Singapore film, Sell Out, is, oddly enough, sold out. It’s my first Singaporean film, a musical sporting a peculiar premise, so I’m excited about it. A young Singaporean engineer, working for a multinational conglomerate, designs a terrific new product (a tofu processor) but discovers that his invention (and any kind of innovation) isn’t welcomed at […]
April 19, 2010
Mystic River works because it’s never bogged down by any flashy camera movement. light theatrics or editing experimentation.
October 1, 2010
There are some movies that change your perception of what is possible, what is allowed. Alexander Payne's Election was that for me.
December 10, 2010
Little Big Soldier tells the story of an army deserter who captures the general of a warring faction, planning to deliver him for the reward.