Film Review: LORNA'S SILENCE

Written and Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc DardenneReleased August, 27, 2008Belgian105 minutesStarring Arta Dobroshi, Jeremie Renier, Fabrizio Rongione, Alban UkayI doubt that I will see a better film this year than Lorna’s Silence. As someone trying to...

Film Review: TETRO

Directed and written by Francis Ford CoppolaStarring: Vincent Gallo, Maribel Verdu, Alden Ehrenreich, Klaus Maria BrandauerYou can find laudatory reviews of this movie on many websites and in newspapers. I personally found it a frustrating, over-wrought and ultimately...

Film Review: JERICHOW

Directed and Written by Christian Petzold In German with English subtitles Starring Benno Furmann, Nina Hoss, Hilmi Sozer Running time 91 minutes Jerichow (directed by Christian Petzold) is named for the town of its setting, an area that was once part of East Germany...

Film Review: DISTRICT NINE.

I am pleased as punch (what the hell does that mean??) to welcome Patty Abbott to CRIMESREE CINEMA. Much like the rest of us, Patti loves films and television as well as books. She will be sharing her thoughts on new films. DISTRICT NINE. Starring Sharlto Copley,...

Film Review: UP.

Starring the voices of Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Delroy LindoStory by Pete Docter, Thomas McCarthy, and Bob PetersonWritten and Directed by Pete Docter and Bob PetersonTheatrical release date: May 29, 2009Rated: PGRuntime: 1 hr. 36 mins.Having...