“The Machinist”

“The Machinist” is a dark nightmarish film which is rather slow-going and a puzzle. If you are tired, this is not the movie to attend. You will hardly recognize the star, Christian Bale who lost over 50 pounds for the role and who turns in a riveting performance. Certainly not your average movie fare! GRADE […]

“Vera Drake”

“Vera Drake” tells the story of an English woman who in 1950 was found guilty of performing abortions. This should have been an excellent film, but unfortunately, it is overlong, has too many unnecessary characters, has unneeded scenes, and is repetitive. The judicious editing of about 30 minutes would have made a big difference! GRADES […]

“Undertow”

“Undertow” is a low budget thriller set in Georgia, assumedly based on actual events. It tells the story of two brothers, a ten-year-old and a teenager, who flee for their lives after their father is murdered. Most of the acting is good, but also be ready for some ‘cornball’. Overall, definitely a very mixed bag. […]