“Toni Erdmann” Long, Slow and Awkward with Little Payoff

Toni Erdmann, although artful in its execution comes in at a whopping 162 minutes in length. Of this exorbitant time, … More

“Julieta”: Almodóvar + Alice Munro with a Dash of Hitchcock

Pedro Almodóvar has made over 30 films. Even if you haven’t seen a lot of foreign films, chances are that … More

“The Founder” Flounders

The Founder tells the story of Ray Kroc, and how he takes the ideas and work of two brothers, and … More

Why “La La Land” Should Be At The Top Of Your “To Watch List” *Spoiler Free*

Even the most stodgy of movie goers will find thrill in the cornucopia of delights that is the film La … More

Beth B.’s “Call Her Applebroog” is a Touching Time Capsule of an Artist

Hardly a household name, Ida Applebroog is an unknown entity to most viewers. Beth B. must introduce us to her, … More

“Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” is A Don’t Miss Documentary

With a mix of still photographs, rare video clips, interviews and more, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise is an informative, … More

The Houston Cinema Arts Fest Runs From Nov. 10-17 and Offers Much More Than Film Screenings

Beginning in 2008 as a weekend long festival, this year’s Houston Cinema Arts Fest has expanded to an eight day event … More

“Certain Women” Is As Bland And Unimportant As It’s Poster

Certain Women is flat and dead, and it is supposed to be, but one struggles to understand why this film … More

“The Dressmaker” Leaves Viewers Scratching Their Heads

As soon as the credits rolled the mixed emotions and opinions of viewers could be heard throughout the theater. What exactly … More

AAAHHHH!!! Miss Peregrine gifs are Here, and They are Horribly Fantastic.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs is a contemporary young reader classic. Just the right amount of … More