Synopsis: Enemy tells the story of a university lecturer named Adam (Gyllenhaal) who is nearing the end of a relationship with his girlfriend Mary (Laurent). One night, while watching a film, Adam spots a minor actor who looks just like him. Consumed by the desire to meet his double, Adam tracks down Anthony, an actor living […]
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Finds Wes Anderson Up To His Old Tricks Again
Synopsis: The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars; and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting; a raging battle for an enormous family fortune; a desperate […]
‘Grand Piano’ Proves That Pianists Can Be Action Heroes, Too
Synopsis: Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long-awaited concert in Chicago. In a packed theater, in front of the expectant audience, Tom finds a message written on the score: “Play one wrong note […]
Cinema Fearité Presents ‘See No Evil,’ A Film That Provides Dark Scares By The Light Of Day
Horror movies are built on the fear of the unknown, and a big part of that unknown is the “thing that lurks in the dark.” However, some horror films can be just as effective in the harsh light of day. The first half of John Carpenter’s Halloween takes place in broad daylight, just as much […]
‘Lucky Bastard’ Nails The Found Footage Thing, But Suffers From A Weak Script
Lucky Bastard should be a splatter-fest but focuses too much on chit-chat and trying to parody internet porn sites, losing focus along the way.