Showing posts with label sundance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sundance. Show all posts

Friday, October 28, 2011

'Martha Marcy May Marlene' Review

Elizabeth Olsen breaks out in a big way in "Martha Marcy May Marlene," a twisty film that plays with structure in a way I found really refreshing. If only its depth were as bottomless as the character's lack of security.


Read my full review, now online at SouthPhillyReview.com. CLICK HERE.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

'The Conspirator' Review

This is the sort of review that, at least for a moment, gives me pause, like it isn't necessary to be so harsh on a harmless period piece from the venerable Mr. Sundance himself, Robert Redford. But harmless is indeed one of the many problems with this patriotic snooze, about which my truth and justice can be baldfaced, too, dammit.

Up with history class!
"The Conspirator" is roughly two hours of squandered potential, punctuated by some fine acting from the lovely Robin Wright. Enough intro -- my review is up on SouthPhillyReview.com. Don't pause, give it a read: CLICK HERE.