At SXSW: DEMOLITION
Demolition might be one of the better films you’ll see this year. It’s got it all where it counts, an inspired script, smart…
At SXSW: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Jeff Nichols is one of my favorite directors. His new film, Midnight Special, isn’t my favorite of his films, but you’ll definitely want…
At SXSW: THE LIBERATORS
If you’ve seen The Monuments Men, then you’re somewhat familiar with The Liberators, the new doc that premieres at SXSW about stolen religious art…
“The Witch”: A Theological Horror Story
You have solemnly professed before God, Angels and Men, that the Cause of your leaving your Country, Kindred and Fathers houses, and transporting…
Hollywood Schizophrenia
After the jump, check out my contribution to the Patheos Public Square and the conversation around Hollywood and social justice.
‘Hail, Caesar!’ The Coens’ Latest Study of Human Frailty
To watch a Coen Brothers movie is to take a meandering existential journey through red herring subplots, eccentric characters, and entertaining discursions into…
Ranking Sundance 2016
Below, I rank the films I saw at Sundance last week, separated by features and docs, with links to full reviews where available.…
At Sundance: THE LAND
A couple of years ago at a friend’s film festival, I had the privilege of screening director Steven Caple Jr.’s short film, A…
