Movie Review: “Far From The Madding Crowd”
“Far From The Madding Crowd” – a film review by Gary Chew My introduction to Thomas Hardy came with an assignment I once had for a college English … Read more
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Movie Review: “Ex Machina”
“Ex Machina” – a film review by Gary Chew From a machine stems much consternation regarding ‘Ava’ in British director Alex Garland’s debut film Ex Machina. ‘Ava’ is … Read more
Movie Review: “True Story”
“True Story” – a film review by Gary Chew There are vague and haunting similarities between Truman Capote’s non-fiction novel In Cold Blood that was subsequently adapted into the … Read more
Movie Review: “Danny Collins”
“Danny Collins” – a film review by Gary Chew If you’ve had enough birthdays, as I have, you’ll remember how the Beatles made you feel when they burst … Read more
Movie Review: “While We’re Young”
“While We’re Young” – a film review by Gary Chew No doubt Woody Allen’s later films — especially Blue Jasmine and Midnight in Paris — are way too … Read more
Movie Review: “Woman in Gold”
“Woman in Gold” – a film review by Gary Chew A mix of early 20th century Austrian music and masterful painting coupled with the Holocaust suffered by Jews … Read more
Movie Review: “The Gunman”
The Gunman – a film review by Gary Chew The Gunman, a vehicle for Sean Penn going full-bore macho, is a new action movie somewhat like a blue … Read more
Review: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – a television sitcom review by Gary Chew Move over Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Big Bang Theory. Make way for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, … Read more
Movie Review: “Maps to the Stars”
“Maps to the Stars” – a film review by Gary Chew Humanity has been usurped from them by their egos, drugs and wealth-induced delusion. This is the substance of … Read more
Movie Review: “The Lazarus Effect”
“The Lazarus Effect” – a film review by Gary Chew The Lazarus Effect begins not in Bethany but Berkeley. In fact, the entire movie occurs in Berkeley, most … Read more
