Movie Review: “Shadows of Liberty”
“Shadows of Liberty” — a film review by Gary Chew “When men yield up the exclusive privilege of thinking, the last shadows of liberty quit the horizon.” That … Read more
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Movie Review: “Stoker”
“Stoker” — a film review by Gary Chew “You have to do something bad before you might do something worse,” is a good way to begin a review … Read more
Movie Review: West of Memphis
West of Memphis — a film review by Gary Chew Equal justice under the law is the reason for the documentary, “West of Memphis.” Many are familiar with … Read more
Movie Review: Rust and Bone
‘Rust and Bone’ — a film review If your favorite kind of film is one that has poetic elements, yet seems almost random as it realistically unwinds, depicting … Read more
Movie Review: ‘Promised Land’
“Promised Land” — a film review by Gary Chew “Promised Land” is not an effort to revive big screen bible epics. The land promised is that which is … Read more
Skyfall Has More Holes Than the Bad Guys James Bond Shoots
If Skyfall were a balloon, it would fall from the sky Warning! This article contains spoilers! Yes, enough to ruin the movie for you if you read them. … Read more
The Yes Men are Revolting
New Yes Men movie to combine entertainment with activism on the issue of climate change The Yes Men, kings of big pranks pulled on corporations — usually by … Read more
Movie Review: Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas — a film review by Gary Chew Movies are designed to take us out of ourselves. The fundamental differences among motion pictures are where they take … Read more
Chew Bites on ‘Looper’
Please Pass the Manohla: ‘Looper’ A bite-size review of “Looper,” starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt. Written and directed by Rian Johnson. My written comment on … Read more
Movie Review: Killer Joe
‘Killer Joe’ — a film review by Gary Chew Something told me that William Friedkin’s new film, Killer Joe, (now playing at the Crest Theatre on K Street … Read more
