David Fincher’s newest movie is another adaptation of a bestselling novel – this time adapted by the novelist herself, Gillian Flynn. Gone Girl is a chilling thriller that is well worth the investment of 2 hours and 30...
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Pauline Adamek
“May In the Summer” – Los Angeles film review
A Portrait of Beauty in Flux. Several weeks ago a colleague of mine, film critic Amy Nicholson, wrote an article in the LA Weekly about the importance of distinguishing between worthwhile women’s films and lesser ones...
Deborah Klugman
“Boyhood” – a remarkable film experiment – Los Angeles movie review
Richard Linklater’s 12-years-in-the-making cinematic gamble pays off in spades, delivering a unique and profoundly moving experience. Requiring an impressive long-term commitment from the talent involved, Richard...
Kurt Gardner
A French confection – “Le Chef” – Los Angeles movie review
Haute cuisine and haute humor come together in the glossy mainstream comedy film Le Chef. Jean Reno stars as Alexandre Lagarde, the most revered chef in Paris. He has the enviable post of master chef at one of Paris’...
“Planes: Fire and Rescue” – new animated movie from Disney film review
With wildfires presently raging through Washington and Oregon states, and California and the rest of the country no stranger to devastation, Walt Disney Pictures’ newest animation release is timely and impactful...