Pressure: A Strong Ensemble Tries to Lift Up a By-the-Numbers War Drama (Blu-ray)
The Film: Over the past 80 years, we've seen just about every conceivable film or TV show that could be made about World War II. From biopics of the major players involved to various missions to key battles, it seems like there couldn't possibly be anything else that hasn't already been tackled at one time or another. This brings us to Anthony Marras' "Pressure," based on the play by David Haig (who co-wrote the script), a peculiar WWII entry that delves into a rather unlikel
Blue Moon: A Brilliant Performance Nearly Saves a Lackluster Screenplay (Blu-ray)
The Film: Five-time Oscar-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater has given us quite a few unforgettable outings over the years, many of them with fellow five-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke, including the marvelous "Before Trilogy" and "Boyhood." For the most part, these have been quiet, dignified, yet highly-impactful journeys that keep the audience enthralled due to the strong writing & wonderful performances, which makes it thrilling to see them team up for yet another
All of Us Strangers: A Poignant Drama of Relationships Past & Present (Criterion Blu-ray)
The Film: When Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" premiered at Telluride last year, it was immediately met with glowing reviews that...