Movie Review: “Arrival”
“Arrival” – a film review by Gary Chew I begin these comments with a question that’s not spoken until nearly the end of Arrival, the new film by … Read more
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Movie Review: “Certain Women”
“Certain Women” – a film review by Gary Chew An early example of minimalist filmmaking is Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope. More recently, minimalist movies that have come our way … Read more
Movie Review: “Denial”
“Denial” – a film review by Gary Chew The news is good when a messaging movie opens about the time the message really needs repeating. I nearly had … Read more
Movie Review: “The Birth of a Nation”
“The Birth of a Nation” – a film review by Gary Chew Surreally stretched across a span of 185 years’ time, it almost seemed like I was in … Read more
Movie Review: “Deepwater Horizon”
“Deepwater Horizon” – a film review by Gary Chew “Based on a true story” is a common preface to motion pictures. It’s your cue to assume that license … Read more
Movie Review: “Snowden”
“Snowden” – a film review by Gary Chew The elephant in the screening room that sat in the back row wasn’t symbolic of the Republican Party as much … Read more
Snowden and Stone: An Intercontinental Conversation
An article about a film soon to open about Edward Snowden by Oliver Stone. Two people I would love to eavesdrop on in conversation at a nice, quiet … Read more
Movie Review: “Paying the Price for Peace,” the Story of S. Brian Willson
“Paying the Price for Peace” is a new documentary about Vietnam Veteran and peace activist S. Brian Willson, who was run over by a train during a protest … Read more
Movie Review: “Florence Foster Jenkins”
“Florence Foster Jenkins” – a film review What you have to love about the very affluent, ebullient Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) is that, despite her ineptitude at … Read more
Movie Review: “Cafe Society”
“Cafe Society” – a film review by Gary Chew It’s not uncommon for Woody Allen to restate his lack of appreciation for Los Angeles and Vicinity. After all, … Read more
