‘Killer Joe’ — a film review by Gary Chew Something told me that William Friedkin’s new film, Killer Joe, (now playing at the Crest Theatre on K Street in Sacramento) wouldn’t begin with a cool saxophone reading of jazz great Benny Gholson’s “Killer Joe.” Two [more...]
“The Master” — a film review by Gary Chew The heavyweight films move into place this time of year. Waiting for them, sometimes, makes the summer seem long. Autumn also often brings contention to cinema circles. Negative reactions to Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film might [more...]
Arbitrage — a film review by Gary Chew Hedge fund magnate Robert Miller has a motto, “A business must project success.” Richard Gere, who just gets better with age, plays the part in Nicholas Jarecki’s directorial debut of Arbitrage, a story about how complicated being [more...]
‘Cosmopolis’ — a film review by Gary Chew David Cronenberg is back with Cosmopolis and Robert Pattinson who’s not a vampire but the character he plays is — metaphorically. The “life blood” of Cosmopolis’ hero is very verdant. After reading the next three paragraphs, you [more...]
‘The Campaign’ — a film review by Gary Chew How could a super jerk incumbent candidate lose an election running on a platform of America, Jesus and freedom? That’s the ticket Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) looks to have sewn up in another unopposed run for [more...]
‘Ruby Sparks’ — a film review by Gary Chew Ruby Sparks might be the Little Miss Sunshine for summer 2012. Or it could be this season’s date movie with cajones. Either way, that means you have a good movie to see. That’s likely because both [more...]
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ — a film review by Gary Chew As the sun also rises, so does The Dark Knight, and Gotham City has never had it so good. That big, lovable burg has citizens who’d give their lives for the town. Such a [more...]
‘Savages’ — a film review by Gary Chew The narration for Savages begins with Blake Lively putting herself in a place similar to Kevin Spacey’s when he opened in the voice-over for the start of “American Beauty” (1999). Lively, as Ophelia, or O for short, [more...]
Lola Versus — a film review by Gary Chew I’ve already “seen” this movie…not a big or small screen, but in situations that developed right before my very eyes with people in my past, like just about every adult has. Lola Versus, at the Tower [more...]
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World — a film review by Gary Chew What a premise. How enticing. There must be humor in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. My goodness…Steve Carell has the lead. But really…the other part [more...]