
Bridge of Spies (2015)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - February 1st, 2016 - Blu-ray and DVDSteven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies holds up remarkably well on subsequent viewing, both Mark Rylance (who is nominated for an Oscar) and Tom Hanks turning in virtuoso performances as the two men central to all the Cold War antics that transpire.
Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies holds up remarkably well on subsequent viewing, both Mark Rylance (who is nominated for an Oscar) and Tom Hanks turning in virtuoso performances as the two men central to all the Cold War antics that transpire.

The Car (1977)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 31st, 2016 - Blu-ray and DVDFor viewers in the right frame of mind, The Car is a heck of a lot of fun, and I for one can completely understand why it’s developed such a passionate cult following ever since its initial 1977 theatrical release.
For viewers in the right frame of mind, The Car is a heck of a lot of fun, and I for one can completely understand why it’s developed such a passionate cult following ever since its initial 1977 theatrical release.

The New Girlfriend (2014)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 31st, 2016 - Blu-ray and DVDThe New Girlfriend might not showcase [François Ozon] at his best, but it does feature him continuing to try and tell stories many of his contemporaries would shy away from, this film finally ending up as a courageous saga of friendship, acceptance and identity I was happily captivated by.
The New Girlfriend might not showcase [François Ozon] at his best, but it does feature him continuing to try and tell stories many of his contemporaries would shy away from, this film finally ending up as a courageous saga of friendship, acceptance and identity I was happily captivated by.

Jane Got a Gun (2016)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 30th, 2016 - Movie Reviews[What] is here is enjoyable if taken on its own terms, much of Jane Got a Gun playing out with a 1940s or ‘50s Hollywood élan I found more than satisfying. The movie is a Western made for Western fans, and I have no problem with that whatsoever.
[What] is here is enjoyable if taken on its own terms, much of Jane Got a Gun playing out with a 1940s or ‘50s Hollywood élan I found more than satisfying. The movie is a Western made for Western fans, and I have no problem with that whatsoever.

Kansas City Confidential (1952)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 30th, 2016 - Blu-ray and DVDKansas City Confidential is a seriously great motion picture totally deserving of its status as a noir classic, standing the test of time in ways few similar efforts have.
Kansas City Confidential is a seriously great motion picture totally deserving of its status as a noir classic, standing the test of time in ways few similar efforts have.

The Finest Hours (2016)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 29th, 2016 - Movie Reviews[The] stuff that does work in The Finest Hours is so solid, so deliciously crafted, so splendidly acted this obvious climactic misstep isn’t near as disastrous as it could have been, the film itself still a rousing tale of sacrifice, ingenuity and heroism I couldn’t help but enjoy.
[The] stuff that does work in The Finest Hours is so solid, so deliciously crafted, so splendidly acted this obvious climactic misstep isn’t near as disastrous as it could have been, the film itself still a rousing tale of sacrifice, ingenuity and heroism I couldn’t help but enjoy.

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 29th, 2016 - Movie ReviewsKung Fu Panda 3 concludes on a definite high note, filled with eye-popping animated set pieces as well as thrilling story beats that I was perfectly entertained by. If it is the end of the road for this particular hero, he certainly goes out a winner. In other words, this sequel is a total Skadoosh! and there’s not a heck of a lot more to add.
Kung Fu Panda 3 concludes on a definite high note, filled with eye-popping animated set pieces as well as thrilling story beats that I was perfectly entertained by. If it is the end of the road for this particular hero, he certainly goes out a winner. In other words, this sequel is a total Skadoosh! and there’s not a heck of a lot more to add.

“45 Years” – Interview with Andrew Haigh
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 28th, 2016 - Interviews“I like to explore relationships. I like to explore how we understand ourselves through these relationships.”
“I like to explore relationships. I like to explore how we understand ourselves through these relationships.”

The Boy (2016)
by Sara Michelle Fetters - January 28th, 2016 - Movie ReviewsBut it’s all for naught, and while I can’t say what transpires ends up making The Boy a bad film, it does have the unfortunate effect of making it a less interesting one, one I’m not altogether certain is worthy of the second look a big part of me wants to grant it.
But it’s all for naught, and while I can’t say what transpires ends up making The Boy a bad film, it does have the unfortunate effect of making it a less interesting one, one I’m not altogether certain is worthy of the second look a big part of me wants to grant it.