Christopher Walken

THE FUNERAL (1996): Reversing The Genre, But Compromising Conviction
THE FUNERAL (1996): Reversing The Genre, But Compromising Conviction

In Ferrara’s world of fatalistic nihilism in The Funeral, there’s no escape from life torments, and only death and self-destruction hold the key.

Inquiring minds: SEVERANCE Season 1
Inquiring Minds: SEVERANCE Season 1

On the first Inquiring Minds column, we dive into the recent science fiction Appletv+ hit Severance!

Horrific Inquiry: SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999)
Horrific Inquiry: SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999)

If you haven’t had the chance to see this Burton classic, there isn’t a better time than now to embrace the folklore of Sleepy Hollow.

NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: A VIEW TO A KILL Revisited
NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: A VIEW TO A KILL Revisited

In the No Time To Die Countdown, Jake Tropila takes a look at A View to a Kill, the final James Bond film starring Roger Moore.

WILD MOUNTAIN THYME: It's A Thyme All Right
WILD MOUNTAIN THYME: It’s A Thyme All Right

A genuinely unusual movie that will elicit a genuinely unusual reaction, Wild Mountain Thyme is shockingly terrible.

WILD MOUNTAIN THYME Trailer
WILD MOUNTAIN THYME Trailer

Conflicts in an Irish family arise when the patriarch threatens to give their farm over to an American nephew, as opposed to his own son.

IRREPLACEABLE YOU: A Forgettable Moment of Catharsis
IRREPLACEABLE YOU: A Forgettable Moment Of Catharsis

While cathartic in the emotional expression of the finality of death, Irreplaceable You fails to be memorable, forgotten long after the credits have rolled.

FATHER FIGURES: Drags On Despite An All-Star Cast
FATHER FIGURES: Drags On Despite An All-Star Cast

Father Figures is a swing and a miss, lacking enough entertaining or cogent material to sell this half-hearted comedy.

Nine Lives: The One Where Kevin Spacey Plays A Cat
NINE LIVES: The One Where Kevin Spacey Plays A Cat

At times brimming with invention and at other moments leaving you confused as to who this is for, Nine Lives doesn’t fully deliver.

THE FAMILY FANG: The Family That Puts The Fun In Dysfunction
THE FAMILY FANG: The Family That Puts The Fun In Dysfunction

What happens when two performance artists grow up, get married and have kids? Their kids become part of their art, of course. This is the story of Caleb and Camille and their two children whom they affectionately dubbed “Child A” (Annie) and “Child B” (Baxter).

Cimino's HEAVEN'S GATE: Epic Failure Or Flawed Masterpiece?
Cimino’s HEAVEN’S GATE: Epic Failure Or Flawed Masterpiece?

Editor’s note: Incidentally, we were working on this article a few weeks before Cimino’s death. Sadly, Michael Cimino passed away on July 2 2016, and with this article, we are paying homage to one of the director’s films that had such a significant impact on the entire Hollywood system.

One More Time
ONE MORE TIME: The Ups & Downs Of Fame And Family

A subtle yet intriguing glimpse at family built on celebrity, One More Time spins a much darker story into a lighthearted drama. Indie earmarks set the tone of the film, as the dialogue-driven character study deftly navigates each family member’s individual flaws while also allowing for a lasting bond with the audience. Pepper in the oddball charm of its male star alongside a borderline Gen X female protagonist, and the foundation is set for a well-crafted, yet easy-on-the-emotions watch.