November 13th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
I am always fond of a darker sort of comedy based around the holidays. When I say that, it is not to imply that I seek out nothing but bitterness during what is considered a time of joy, as I am just as big a fan of something like Love, Actually, but a film with […]
October 9th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
I’m sure it has to do with the actors, but I am quite intrigued by this movie. As a fan of movies like Bad Santa or even The Ice Harvest, something about a dark, off-beat comedy, set during the holiday season tends to bring a smile to my face. It doesn’t hurt that the teaming […]
August 8th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
There a few main thoughts I have in regards to the latest…scratch that, this year’s Woody Allen film, Blue Jasmine. First off, Cate Blanchett is one of the actresses that immediately come to mind when I consider who are among the best working today. This film contains one of her best performances. Secondly, here is […]
June 17th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I find it interesting that I have gotten to see both Beginners and Submarine within the span of the same week. Both films are engaging, romantic, comedic dramas, which use quirky sensibilities that manage to both give the film a unique voice and feel as though it is working hard to be different. Keeping both […]
February 1st, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Here’s a movie that I can assure you that I know nothing about. The Sony Pictures Classic Made in Dagenham, based on a true story and nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards, bows on Blu-ray March 29th. The film stars Sally Hawkins, Rosamund Pike, Bob Hoskins and Miranda Richardson and was directed by Nigel Cole. And […]