Reviews of Music, Movies, Anime & More

If you thought these sorts of mind-blowing acrobatics could exist only in the Matrix, then “Ong-Bak” is bound to be an awe-inspiring eye-opener.

The messages and ideas that M conveys will never grow old as long as darkness exists in man’s heart.

Das Boot is a story of humanity struggling to retain dignity and honor while facing the horrors of war.

Daniel Lee’s film is a unique and under-appreciated take on the classic wuxia genre from Hong Kong cinema’s golden period.

It’s a rich film, creating a tapestry of imagery, memory, loss, and desire that’s quite captivating and moving.

My greatest hope for The Last Samurai is that encourages people to seek out the real thing.

This is completely different from any other animated film you’ve likely seen in the past few years.

At its heart, this film is a wonderfully done piece about healing and reconciliation.

A thoroughly bizarre, Jungian excursion that would make David Lynch blush at the straightforwardness of his own films.

Bangkok Dangerous achieves a look that is truly edgy and stylish without being too obvious about it.

If nothing else, Lars von Trier’s latest is sure to rile the American right wing.

This is straight up Shaw Brothers action, from the camera movements to the geysers of blood to the way in which characters die.

I’m hardpressed to think of a film I’ve seen in recent months with as much heart, drama, and glorious humanity as Spellbound.

Winged Migration gives us a front row seat to a spectacle that has been going on, above our heads, for thousands of years.

There’s no doubt that Jonze is a real talent, but what’s more, and this comes across time and again, a very passionate one as well.

Although I loved parts of the film, overall Grimm just didn’t do too much for me.

Purple Butterfly is often an arresting and breathtaking film but also a frustrating film to watch as well.

If I’m being unduly harsh on the movie, it’s because I found it so incredibly disappointing.

I found it very hard to feel for characters so completely dense and mean-spirited.

Gems like this one are the whole reason why I watch and review movies in the first place.