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 Reviews
Film reviews.
Movie Review: ‘Safe Haven’
“Safe Haven” — a film review by Gary Chew Although I’ve often needlessly harped about the term “safe haven” being redundant, the new, so-titled Lasse Hallström film is … Read more
Movie Review: “Amour”
“Amour” — a film review by Gary Chew Austrian director Michael Haneke’s worthy film, “Amour,” to use a terse description, defines love – the kind that is real love, … Read more
Movie Review: Zero Dark Thirty
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ — a film review It came over me as I left the screening of “Zero Dark Thirty” the other evening. I had this sudden, silly … 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: Not Fade Away
‘Not Fade Away’ — a film review by Gary Chew Coming-of-age films are as common a genre as a staged car chase on a hilly street in San … 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
Movie Review: Django Unchained
Django Unchained — a film review by Gary Chew If revenge is really sweet, then Quentin Tarantino has a sweet tooth. He’s really indulged himself in the writing … Read more
Double Header Movie Review: ‘This Is 40’ and ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’
“This Is 40” and “Hyde Park on Hudson” — films reviewed by Gary Chew Laughs for Americans during the winter holidays this year may be in shorter supply … Read more
Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook
‘Silver Linings Playbook’ — a film review by Gary Chew No main characters in “Silver Linings Playbook” exist that aren’t Type A personalities. The energy runs high for … Read more
