I compiled a list of films that I want to see for the last third of the year and came up with thirty-six titles. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the time to churn out an article of that size right now—self-publishing your first novel is a time-drain, kids. So instead, I selected thirteen films that I’m most looking forward to from September through December. As I’ve done with all my preview features in the past, I’ll list the titles in current release date order, but the one I’m most excited for rhymes with “winter cellar.” Continue reading
Movies
Doug Reviews: Frank
Director Lenny Abrahamson’s Frank is a delightfully weird, but melancholy film about a man who wears a giant fake head and makes strange pop music. The dark comedy will make you laugh and by the end, may make you cry. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Drop
The Drop, directed by Michaël R. Roskam with a screenplay by author Dennis Lehane, represents the final film performance of the late James Gandolfini. Does the film send him off in style, or does it drop the ball? (heh, heh) Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The One I Love
From Director Charlie McDowell and Screenwriter Justin Lader, The One I Love is utterly bizarre and that is a fantastic thing. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Calvary
Calvary wasn’t what I was expecting. The trailers sold it as a dark comedy with a bunch of weird, small town characters. The film is definitely funny in parts, but it is also deep and emotional as it plunges one man into darkness. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
How long is an expiration date on a sequel? In the case of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, sequel to 2005’s Sin City, the answer is, not very long. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The November Man
Why is this movie being released in August?
I feel like The November Man could have been a good film. All the ingredients were there, but it ends up feeling a lot like movie viewing déjà vu, only dumber. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Safety Not Guaranteed
I’ve been trying to make an effort and catch up on some movies I missed on the first go-around when they were in theaters. So, with that in mind, I finally gave Director Colin Trevorrow’s Safety Not Guaranteed a spin. I’m glad I did. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Short Term 12
One of the best films of 2013
Last year, Writer-Director Destin Cretton’s Short Term 12 garnered a ton of critical praise and accolades. This past week on Netflix, I finally found out why. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Giver
It’s funny that audiences are finally getting a film adaptation of The Giver now that all of its imitators in the publishing world have gotten their chance to shine—I’m looking at you, Divergent. However, does the original prove to be the master or just another wreck on the rough seas of young adult film adaptations? Continue reading
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