Synopsis: A frontiersman named Hugh Glass on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s is on a quest for survival after being brutally mauled by a bear. Release Date: January 8, 2015 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Adventure, Drama Film Review Production The word “Revenant” is derived from the Latin word “reveniens,” which means “returning.” The […]
‘Youth’ Provides An Abstract And Artistic Dissertation On Aging And, Well, Youth
Synopsis: A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday. Release Date: December 18, 2015 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Film Review Production Writer/director Paolo Sorrentino (This Must Be the […]
Cinema Fearité Presents ‘Motel Hell’ – A Movie That Will Scare The Laughs Right Out Of You
Horror spoofs have been around almost as long as horror movies. In 1925, a silent parody of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde called Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde was made, starring none other than Stan Laurel in the titles role(s). The horror parody subgenre is still going strong, as evidenced by this year’s brilliant What […]
‘Heart of a Dog’ Lets Audiences Help Laurie Anderson Heal By Paying Tribute To One Charismatic Doggie
The last few years have been rough ones for Laurie Anderson. The musician and performance artist has suffered through the deaths of her husband (who happened to be legendary rocker Lou Reed), her mother, and her beloved rat terrier. It is this last loss, that of her dog, Lolabelle, which is at the center of […]
‘Janis: Little Girl Blue’ Gives Janis Joplin Fans A Glimpse At The Girl Behind The Icon
I’m a sucker for a good music documentary, and this year has had more than its share. From The Wrecking Crew to Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, 2015 has kept my ears ringing and my toes tappin’. Well, we can add one more to the list: Janis: Little Girl Blue. As one could […]