Erik Oliver discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Luc Besson’s comic book adaptation, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and concludes that Besson’s cool sci-fi canvas outclasses his uncool approach to storytelling. […]
Erik Oliver suggests that Yeon Sang-ho’s Train to Busan injects the well-worn zombie sub-genre cycle with much needed vibrancy. […]
Erik Oliver argues that Kubo and the Two Strings provides an opportunity for animation studio Leika to flex its muscles, resulting in a visually impressive and emotionally compelling cinematic experience. […]
Erik Oliver suggests that despite having characteristics of Brian De Palma’s better films, Raising Cain also indulges his worst tendencies as he fails to transform its pulpy material. […]
Review: Wisconsin Film Festival The Club | Pablo Larraín | Chile | 2015 | 98 minutes Sundance Cinemas, Saturday, April 16, 6:30pm» Sundance Cinemas, Monday, April 18, 3:45pm» Erik Oliver looks at The Club, Chilean […]
Review: One Night Only Goodnight Mommy | Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala | Austria | 2014 | 100 minutes WUD Marquee Film Festival, Union South Marquee Theater, Saturday, November 14, 11:30pm» New Madison Film Forum contributor […]
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