Behind the Candelabra, 2013. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.Starring Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Rob Lowe, Dan Aykroyd, Debbie Reynolds, and Scott Bakula. SYNOPSIS: Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted. Steven Soderbergh says he is no longer making films because he’s disheartened with […]

The Iceman, 2012. Directed by Ariel Vromen.Starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Robert Davi, James Franco and Stephen Dorff. SYNOPSIS: Michael Shannon is The Iceman, one of organised crimes most notorious hitmen. The events of his life are recalled in this slick crime drama. At a preview screening of The […]

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (German: Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes), 1972. Directed by Werner Herzog.Starring Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra and Alejandro Repullés. SYNOPSIS: In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado. Werner Herzog in 2013 is something very different to Werner […]

This Is the End, 2013. Directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.Starring James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride, Michael Cera, and Emma Watson. SYNOPSIS: While attending a party at James Franco’s house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse. “And Jonah Hill?! You’re […]

The Iceman, 2012. Directed by Ariel Vromen.Starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Robert Davi, James Franco, and Stephen Dorff. SYNOPSIS: Chronicling the life of Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski (Shannon), a near-emotionless contract killer for the mob. Just before he becomes a global superstar with Man of Steel, there is still […]

The Long Riders, 1980. Directed by Walter Hill.Starring David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Stacy Keach, James Keach, Randy Quaid, Dennis Quaid. SYNOPSIS: Following the Youngers, the Jameses and the Millers – all notorious outlaws back in the Old West, who raided and stole from banks across the country.  The Western film craze was said […]

Sweet Vengeance (a.k.a Sweetwater), 2013. Directed by Logan Miller.Starring Ed Harris, Jason Isaacs, January Jones, Eduardo Noriega, Jason Aldean, Vic Browder, Chad Brummett and Jenny Gabrielle. SYNOPSIS: In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico […]

For Ellen, 2012. Written and Directed by So Yong KimStarring Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Margarita Levieva, Jena Malone, Shaylena Mandigo and Dakota Johnson. SYNOPSIS: Aspiring rock star Joby Taylor finally agrees to sign divorce papers with his estranged wife but discovers he is about to forfeit all custody of his six-year-old daughter Ellen. Even though […]

After Earth, 2013. Directed by M. Night ShyamalanStarring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Isabelle Fuhrmann, Sophie Okonedo, Zoe Kravitz, David Denman, and Kristofer Hivju. SYNOPSIS: A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to […]

Byzantium, 2012. Directed by Neil Jordan.Starring Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton, Caleb Landry Jones, Sam Riley and Jonny Lee Miller. SYNOPSIS: Residents of a coastal town learn – with deathly consequences – the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought shelter at a local resort. Neil Jordan has a had a long career […]