Despite the Norwegian countryside as a stunning backdrop, “Escape” is a historical thriller that’s all too forgettable in nearly every facet. Continue reading
Tag Archives: family
The Guilt Trip
A boilerplate road trip comedy with good leads and bad humor. Continue reading
At the Mountains of Movie Madness: Week Eleven
Austin travels to Asia for a Taiwanese kung-fu movie, Chinese romantic comedy and a Filipino drama. This article will get so many hits!!! Continue reading
Footnote
A must-see Hebrew-language film that transcends language with its universal portrayal of family relations, specifically between parent and sibling. Continue reading
Hugo
One of Martin Scorsese’s best films could easily become a family classic that will inspire a new generation of storytellers. Continue reading
Martha Marcy May Marlene
The mysterious title is just a tease to a richer world full of dreamlike paranoia and reasons why I’m afraid of John Hawkes. Continue reading
Hugo
One of the more engaging films of the year, “Hugo” is a wondrous journey into a fully realized world Continue reading
An Ordinary Family
A fun dip in the family swimming pool, and we don’t even have to bring any bean dip. Continue reading
Nathan and the Luthier
A solid debut from Hoosier filmmaker Jacob Sherry, “Nathan” is worth catching if you’re heading to the Heartland Film Festival. Continue reading
Higher Ground
Vera Farmiga picks a difficult but satisfying tale about religious isolation as her directorial debut. Continue reading