I was not able to get a copy of Hidden Figures on Blu-ray before publishing, so definitely be aware it’s coming home to support women in the sciences. That gave me some time to catch up on Paterson from earlier this month and get a look ahead at next week’s releases of Split and Sleepless, after this week's new release Lion. Lion - On Blu-ray Today Lion is the emotional true story of Saroo … [Read more...]
AFI Fest Review: SPLIT – A Conscious Uncoupling
Controversial opinion: SPLIT is M. Night Shyamalan’s second weakest film of his career – and he’s crafted his fair share of terribly limp films. From THE VILLAGE (whose twist seems prescient now), to LADY IN THE WATER (which is glorious in its own right), to THE HAPPENING (with its “completely superfluous bottle of cough syrup” cult status), the auteur’s resume is filled with potholes. But never … [Read more...]
