Here are our latest reviews of films for home viewing.
Pre-2023 Film Reviews
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Come Back, Little Sheba (1952)
Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews
- Excerpt: Come Back, Little Sheba is a slice of life story, grounded in reality, with strong performances from the whole cast.
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Jared Mobarak @ Hey, have you seen …?
- Excerpt: There’s a difference between being duty-bound to another and being bewitched by them. There’s also a difference between preserving the potential of love at its height and acting on it to discover its decline. There’s magic in the uncertainty of maybe.
The Invitation (2022)
Sebastian Zavala @ MeGustaElCine.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: If it works (just barely), it’s due to the palpable atmosphere of dread generated by Thompson and her cinematographer, Autumn Eakin; the excellent locations; the (sometimes mishandled) ambition of the script; and Emmanuel’s work.
Life of a Shock Force Worker (1972)
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: this restoration highlights the vivid colors of [Karpo Godina’s] unique use of tableau vivant in telling the tale, the clarity of his work showcasing miners working underground particularly astounding.
Morning Glory (1933)
Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews
- Excerpt: A film that now would be seen as a bit over-acted, Morning Glory feels surprisingly longer than its actual runtime.
Night of the Juggler (1980)
Dennis Schwartz @ dennisschwartzreviews
- Excerpt: Minor crime drama.
Shallow Grave (1994)
- Excerpt: Few things are less fun than finding out you’re not as smart as you think you are, and when a character played by Peter Mullan is after you, you can guess the outcome won’t be pleasant.
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