I recently got to interview Iranian film director Marjane Satrapi about her latest movie, “Radioactive.” It is the incredible true story of Marie Curie and her Nobel Prize-winning work that changed the world and stars Rosamund Pike and Sam Riley. The film will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video July 24th. Enjoy! *Note: …
Movie Review: “Shepherd: The Hero Dog” Is A Conventional But Touching Tale Nonetheless
The story follows the perilous journey to freedom when a young boy and his dog attempt to escape a concentration camp during World War II. When Kaleb, a beautiful German Shepherd, is taken away from his Jewish family, he is captured by an SS Officer, and trained to help round up and terrorize Jewish …
Movie Review: “Samurai Marathon” Has Good Action But Doesn’t Run With It
Inspired by a race still held annually in Japan, “Samurai Marathon” is a lively action flick with a samurai twist. In late feudal Japan, a young ninja (Satoh) operates undercover in the court of an aging lord and his rebellious daughter. When the lord challenges his lazy samurai to a punishing marathon—joined covertly by …
DVD Review: “Ride Like A Girl” Is Nothing More Than A Paint-By-Numbers Biopic
The inspirational story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup despite facing odds of a 100 to 1.
Movie Review: “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” Is An Authentic And Meaningful Film That Illustrates The Hardships Of Getting An Abortion
A pair of teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania travel to New York City to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy.
DVD Review: Neo-Noir Film “The Night Clerk” Fails To Make Any Sort Of Impression
Bart Bromley is a highly intelligent night clerk on the autism spectrum. When a woman is murdered during his shift, Bart becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigation closes in, Bart makes a personal connection with a beautiful guest named Andrea, but soon realizes he must stop the real killer before Andrea becomes …
Blu-ray Review: Though It Tries, “Abigail” Is A Disappointing And Lifeless Fantasy Epic
Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed because of an epidemic and Abby’s father was one of the sick. Going against the authorities to find her father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic.
Movie Review: The Latest Satire, “Greed,” Is Scathing In Its Portrayal Of Billionaires But Is Ultimately Unfunny
“Greed,” tells the story of self-made British billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie, whose retail empire is in crisis. For 30 years he has ruled the world of retail fashion, bringing the high street to the catwalk and the catwalk to the high street. But after a damaging public inquiry, his image is tarnished. To save …
Movie Review: “Emma.” Is The Delightful Romance Film That We Need
In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.