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 Reviews
Film reviews.
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
iCame, iSaw, iConquered: Apple’s ‘Rotten Core’
Documentary maker Alex Gibney takes on a powerful cult: Apple. On the back of ridiculing L. Ron Hubbard and his followers in his most recent film Scientology, The … 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
American Sniper … Taking Another Look
Taking another look through the scope at American Sniper To quote Ronald Reagan, “There you go again.” The “you” in this instance is the Republican Party. It’s the … Read more
