Detroit Cineaste
Reviews of movies and television programs
Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar
An exceedingly quirky buddy comedy starting Kristin Wiig and Annie Mumolo as Barb & Star, two quirky Midwesterners on vacation at a Floridian resort. Jamie Dornan surprises as the heartbroken agent of evil mastermind Sharon Fisherman (also Wiig). Funny more often than not, with several bizarre cameos. Mildly recommended. Continue reading Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar
The Empty Man
A good creepy cult horror movie with ambition. David Prior takes us on a journey from Bhutan to Missouri, using good old fashioned camera work to build a sense of dread and some very effective scares. Recommended. Continue reading The Empty Man
Nightmare Alley
A diverting sideshow attraction from from Guillermo Del Toro that entertains with style and a colorful cast of supporting actors. Cooper’s lead performance leaves a hole at the center that nearly capsizes the entire enterprise, though. Continue reading Nightmare Alley
Passing
A brilliant directorial debut by Rebecca Hall, featuring exceptional performances by Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Highly recommended! Continue reading Passing
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Part rom-com, part Ghostbusters sequel, the combination works, although I liked the former more than the later. The cast is extremely likeable and makes this somewhat unwieldy mashup entertaining. Mildly recommended. Continue reading Ghostbusters: Afterlife
The Power of the Dog
An endurance test in the guise of a movie, The Power of the Dog features Benedict Cumberbatch as a mean rancher who takes his personal misery out on others. Jane Campion fans will eat it up, while others will be left waiting for a payoff that comes abruptly and too late to make it worthwhile. Continue reading The Power of the Dog
Belfast
A gem of a movie. Sentimental? Yes. Funny? Yes. Nostalgic? Absolutely. I loved every minute of it. Highly recommended. Continue reading Belfast
Last Night in Soho (Extended Take)
My extended analysis of: Last Night in Soho Continue reading Last Night in Soho (Extended Take)
Last Night in Soho (Quick Take)
A love letter to Sixties London that dovetails into a psychological horror. McKenzie and Taylor-Joy are great, and Edgar Wright’s direction holds interest in spite the chaos that follows a great opening act. Mildly recommended. Continue reading Last Night in Soho (Quick Take)
Spencer (Extended Take)
An expanded review of Spencer. The movie ultimately didn’t work for me, but I admired parts of it. Continue reading Spencer (Extended Take)
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