Tag Archives: Drama

Dazed and Confused – Film Review

Director: Richard Linklater Writer: Richard Linklater Starring: Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Andrews, Rory Cochrane, Adam Goldberg, Ben Affleck, and Matthew McConaughey Rating: ★★★★ In 1993 Richard Linklater released his third film, Dazed and Confused, which had … Continue reading

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Slacker – Film Review

Director: Richard Linklater Writer: Richard Linklater Richard Linklater’s second film Slackers is completely unique. Instead of having a traditional narrative it instead follows a group of oddball characters throughout a single day in Austin, Texas. The film starts with Linklater … Continue reading

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The Future – Film Review

Director: Miranda July Writer: Miranda July Starring: Miranda July, Hamish Linklater, David Warshofsjy, Isabella Acres, and Joe Putterlik Rating: ★★★★ Miranda July’s The Future is a quirky and odd look at an existential crisis. Miranda July writes, directs, and stars … Continue reading

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Radioactive – Film Review

Director: Marjane Satrapi Writer: Jack Thorne Starring: Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley, Aneurin Barnard, Anya Taylor-Joy Rating: ★★ Radioactive is a deeply flawed biopic of Marie Curie (Rosamund Pike), who discovered radioactivity with her husband, Pierre Curie (Sam Riley). The film … Continue reading

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Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella) – Film Review

Director: Roberto Benigni Writers: Roberto Benigni and Vincenzo Cerami Starring: Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi Rating: ★★★★½ La vita è bella, or Life is Beautiful, is directed, co-written by, and starring Roberto Benigni. The story was inspired by Rubino Romeo … Continue reading

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