Reviews

The dream and goal of a better life turned sour. A desire to rise above that which came before. American Pastoral is well-directed, well-acted and compelling. Some of its potential was diminished by narrative decisions to tame that which the source novel made bold. There is no question, however, of McGregor's talents. Sad realities brought to light. A promising directorial debut.

Woody Allen takes us back to the true form Broadway musical and adds splashes of droll, post-modern sensibility and humor. A charming film. The balance of characters and their foibles, showtunes and milieu. Existentialist song and dance with a touch of dark romance.

Not a traditional film. Groundbreaking in its approaches. A mosaic of moments that make up trauma and suspense. Excellent performances from Jeanne Marie Spicuzza and R. Michael Gull. Harkens German Expressionism and late Italian Neorealism. A combination of silent, noir and art house. Holds attention to the end.

A sweeping and sorrowful look into mental illness. The poetry of reaching out of isolation. Desolate landscapes offer environmental empathy. Max von Sydow gives one of the greatest performances of his career.

One of the great cult movies of the 1970s, Satan's Cheerleaders is the kind of exploitation humor horror that set the stage for Scream and future movies of the genre.