Following Andrew Jackson’s election in 1828, New York Senator William L. Marcy uttered the phrase, “To the victor belongs the spoils.” While the meaning behind Marcy’s phrase is straightforward, it can also be applied to Doug Liman’s engrossing American Made, a triptych around South America. The Reagan Administration’s involvement in the Iran-Contra affair in the [...]
“The Ritual” – Ah, a guys' weekend. When old friends get together for a weekend of fun and mischief, infinite possibilities exist, but many times they involve a ballgame, a destination city or an outdoor adventure. For five 30-somethings – Luke (Rafe Spall), Hutch (Robert James-Collier), Phil (Arsher Ali), Dom (Sam Troughton), and Robert (Paul [...]
Matthew Vaughn has only directed 6 features, 4 of which he also wrote the screenplay for. Prior to “The Golden Circle”, each of these had their own freshness to them, something unique that he brought to the screen. “The Golden Circle” marks the first time he’s written and directed a sequel to his own work, [...]
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We have yet again found ourselves in the fortunate situation of having another Lego movie being released in theaters this weekend. I've said this before and I'm certain I'll say it again, but every time I hear about one of these movies I assume they are going to basically be 2 hour long commercials. And [...]
The 5th annual Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival wrapped up another successful weekend of independent film, indie music, art and trains. Returning to the hills of Jerome Arizona, the festival recaptured the magic of its very first incarnation from years ago. Returning for my fifth straight year at the festival, I took a different [...]
“mother!” is a cinematic paradox. After days of reflection, I’ve conceded that it resides equally on two planes of existence. It is clever, complex, and a biting satire, yet also simple minded, heavy handed and unnecessary. Its paradox extends into our critiquing as we were repeatedly asked not to spoil any plot points. While we [...]
Claim your passes to he advance screening of KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Monday, September 18 Regal Red Rock 7pm http://www.gofobo.com/KINGSCF1MAN “Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden [...]
Claim your passes to he advance screening of KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Monday, September 18 Harkins Tempe Marketplace 7pm http://www.gofobo.com/KINGSCFMAN “Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden [...]
