Coming Home Review

Coming Home Review

RYAN: This is a new Chinese language film with subtitles.  The titles are in white but difficult to read – often going by too fast or white text over white background.  But aside from the poor font color choice, this movie is quite melodramatic. CAROLINE:  I wasn’t able to screen with you.  Is it very dramatic? ..

The Connection Review

The Connection Review

RYAN: This is a new action/crime drama starring Jean Dujardin – the best actor Oscar winner for The Artist in 2011.  It’s in French with subtitles and it’s fantastic! CAROLINE: Oui, I bet it is. RYAN: I love French but that’s beside the point.  This is such a juicy story, loosely based on the true ..

Wild Tales Review

Wild Tales Review

RYAN: Wild Tales was an Oscar nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category.  It’s from Argentina in Spanish with subtitles and it’s such an amazing movie I can barely stand it.  I was shaken to the core watching this movie.  It’s the kind of film that wakes you up and makes you feel more alive. CAROLINE: ..

Approved for Adoption Review

Approved for Adoption Review

RYAN: This is an incredibly powerful, unique film.  It’s part live action, part animated and flips between narrative story and documentary.  I’ve never seen a movie like this before and like any good film, it starts with a good story. CAROLINE: What’s it about? RYAN: It’s the story of a boy who was born in ..