This is a film that knows how to maximize its strengths. Dragged Across Concrete feels a bit like a Coen film with less witty dialogue and a harder edge, making it an unapologetic powerhouse and an unforgettable watch.
Tag Archives: Drama
‘Her Smell’ Review Haiku: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
This isn’t the normal movie about a singer in the lows of life and in need of a redemptive arc.
‘The Souvenir’ Review Haiku: Don’t Remind Me
Despite my initial zest, The Souvenir is such a plodding, disjointed affair that tries so hard to be “arty” that its message is utterly lost.
‘Them That Follow’ Review Haiku: Crisis of Faith
Faith can come at a cost, especially when it’s one of such an extreme nature. And in this town, that cost may be too high to bear.
‘To Dust’ Review Haiku: Ashes to Ashes, Laughs to Laughs
Even in darkest times, light shines through.
‘Midnight Traveler’ Review Haiku: Up Close And Personal
The courage it took not only to make this journey but also document it in the face of such peril is something we should all value and appreciate.
‘Styx’ Review Haiku: Humanity and Morality Adrift
Man vs Nature. Man vs Fellow Man. Which theme sounds scarier?
‘Woman at War’ Review Haiku: The Single Joy of a Double Life
What a delight this turned out to be. Another case of going to see something I knew nothing about just because the timing of the screening was perfect, and I walked out having loved what I’d just seen.
Film of the Day (05/09/19): All The President’s Men
This is a film that stands the test of time, with themes as relevant now as they will ever be.
‘Family’ Review Haiku: Juggalos Are People Too!
If ever there was a film made just for me to review, I found it today. And yes, full disclosure, it’s because I’m one of THOSE people.
Film of the Day (05/01/19): The Bridge on the River Kwai
It’s not interested in being the typical kind of war story, choosing instead to dive deep into deeper issues of human behavior, duty, honor, and the greater social order.
‘High Life’ Review Haiku: The Edge of Oblivion
Any way you look at this film, it is bold. The choices are striking and it will not be for everyone, but it will reward those with the patience and interest in a deep thinker that welcomes every chance to make them uncomfortable.
Film of the Day (04/23/19): What We Do In The Shadows
At only 85 minutes, it is a total breeze that doesn’t outstay its welcome and produces genuine laughter the entire time.
Film of the Day (04/23/19): Papillon
To call it depressing for most of its 150 minutes is a fair assessment, but it makes the finale more rewarding. And, really, how uplifting can we expect a prison movie to be?
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