Dead Man’s Wire review: Van Sant tells an unbelievable true story
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ is the true story of a man who took his mortgage company to account at gunpoint in the 1970s.
Al Pacino
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Review: ‘The Ritual’ stands on ceremony to a fault
‘The Ritual’ wants “just the facts, ma’am” when it comes to depicting the details of a real-life exorcism.
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Review: The West is fading in ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ (Includes first-hand account)
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has consistently expressed an enthusiasm for the golden age of Hollywood, spaghetti westerns, grindhouse cinema and fresh opportunities, particularly for actors stuck in a rut. A trailblazer in the ‘90s with his unique, stylish blend of violence and parallel storylines, he’s recently been afforded the opportunity to indulge his passions and revive these types of movies with his own flair. Currently in a phase focusing on Westerns, he’s gone back in time to examine a day in the life of a former TV cowboy and his faithful stuntman. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood is another variation for the director, though his signature style is still front-and-centre.
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Review: ‘Danny Collins’ is a charmer until the end (Includes first-hand account)
Every life consists of a series of “what ifs.” The product of any alteration can be as trivial as not missing the elevator or as monumental as a major career shift. While little can be done about the past, realizing what could have been can inspire change for the future. In Danny Collins, an aging pop star discovers a missed opportunity that causes him to re-evaluate his entire life.
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Review: ‘The Humbling’ is a quirky comedy that embraces its insanity (Includes first-hand account)
It seems the lives of delusional, washed up actors is a popular subject in cinema these days. It’s unfortunate for Al Pacino that Michael Keaton’s Birdman was released first because the comparisons are inevitable and they’re not going to be in favour of his picture. Nevertheless, they are very different types of films. The Humbling is subtler in its character’s hallucinations, confusing reality and fantasy to the point that even the central character and audience don’t know what’s real at all times.
