Based on the novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce is the type of bleak, melodramatic film that its star Joan Crawford excelled in–tough as nails–a woman who could take care of herself, but is alluring enough to always have…
Given the recent spate of musical biopics-Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocket Man, Respect and Elvis—it’s no surprise that Whitney Houston would receive one too. Considered one of the best R&B vocalists of all time, her glittering rise and tragic fall seems tailor…
An unofficial sequel to The Lost Weekend, George Stevens’ 1952 film Something to Live For stars Ray Milland as an alcoholic ad man in New York City trying his best to live a life of sobriety. Alan Miller’s life was…
Based on Theodore Dreiser’s novel Sister Carrie, William Wyler’s Carrie wasn’t a real box office success upon its release in 1952. Despite a cast featuring Jennifer Jones and Laurence Olivier, the dark nature of the plot likely kept audiences away….
For many years, Denzel Washington was known for playing good guys and heroic figures. This all changed with the release of Antoine Fuqua’s Training Day. Washington plays Alonzo Harris, a crooked narcotics cop who long ago stopped caring about the…
In a career spanning more than twenty years, independent filmmaker Bill Zebub has become a bit of multimedia titan, publishing a quarterly magazine, hosting a radio show and releasing low budget, independently released movies at an amazing rate. As of…
In a career that’s spanned more than forty years and over 100 movies, Nicholas Cage had never done a Western. So, it’s no surprise he would want to saddle up and try something new. Sadly, The Old Way is another…
Originally released on January 31, 1985 in Italy, Dario Argento’s Phenomena didn’t reach theaters in the United States until August 30th of that year, retitled Creepers and shortened from 116 minutes to 83 minutes. Coming off an impressive run of…
Both an intimate character drama and an ode to cinema, Sam Mendes’ Empire of Light is the story of a troubled woman trying to find a foothold in life. While Empire of Light wont appeal to those seeking action and…
Loosely based on a true story, the 1968 British comedy The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom leans into the mod lifestyle that permeated London in the mid to late 1960’s while exploring the complexities of romantic relationships. Married to Robert (Richard…