Review: ‘Marlowe’ – The Only Mystery is How So Much Talent is Wasted

When a film baring the caliber of talent – both in front of and behind the camera – that Marlowe has, one has to wonder how it can go so wrong. Director Neil Jordan reunites with Liam Neeson for the first time since Breakfast on Pluto for their third collaboration. Adding stars Jessica Lange, Diane … Continue reading Review: ‘Marlowe’ – The Only Mystery is How So Much Talent is Wasted

Review: The Human Story of ‘Widows’ Outshines the Heist With Viola Davis Stunning

Labeling a film as a genre story can often do a disservice to the film. Some films do not fully fit into a single genre. Others might tip their toes into the genre pool. Expectations rise, and if your film does not fully execute within that genre, it can be seen as a disappointment. However, … Continue reading Review: The Human Story of ‘Widows’ Outshines the Heist With Viola Davis Stunning

Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West

The Coen Brothers are among the greatest storytellers in American cinema. Since the 1980s, they seemed to understand how to bring the dark side of the American dream into visual storytelling. Murder, crime, and morbid humor have informed their style for decades. While there have been some films that missed the mark from time-to-time, you would … Continue reading Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West