By Miv Evans This is a mockumentary that satirizes an aspiring politician. A very rich vein to tap. Unfortunately, however, the politician is hopelessly inadequate, and the lampooning is all too easy. Tim Heidecker (played
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Miv Evans is British and relocated to the US in 2005. "I have been an entertainment journalist for some years and writing for Entertainment Magazine for the last three. I am the founder of Tidbits LA, an innovative PR company based in Los Angeles." Miv is authors of "How I Exiled My Inner Bitch." Read more about Miv Evan's Reviews.
ALWAYS IN SEASON – a Horror Documentary?
By Miv Evans Documentaries generally inform, shine a light or launch a crusade. Always in Season does the first two with aplomb so hopefully a march for justice will follow. Lennon Lacy was 17 years
Read moreGIRLS OF THE SUN
By Miv Evans This is a dramatization of a true story about a group of women who are captured by ISIS. They eventually escape and take up arms against those who imprisoned them. It’s a
Read moreBOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
By Miv Evans This is a dramatization of Freddy Mercury’s life. His journey is propelled by the rock and roll staples of gargantuan talent, a modicum of luck and enough chemicals to inspire headline grabbing
Read moreA PRIVATE WAR
By Miv Evans This biopic follows the path of veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin. It swoops from one front line to the next, fighting its way past the cover of conflict to reveal what’s compelling
Read moreThe Escape
This is a story about a woman who can’t enjoy anyone or anything. But instead of pulling on her heroine boots and fighting for what she needs, she languishes as a victim, and makes sure
Read moreLeave No Trace
By Miv Evans This is a story about a father and daughter who have rejected society and everything else the world has to offer. It’s an intriguing situation but the film never delves into the
Read more“Phantom Thread”
By Miv Evans: This story is about an iconic fashion designer who abuses those around him. Despite such abhorrent behavior, he finds happiness, which sends a message that if you’re spectacularly successful and talented, you
Read more“Wilson”
By Miv Evans The audience I watched this movie with remained in stony silence until the final, uninspiring end. So the producers calling it a comedy is a definite over-reach. Unfortunately, without any humor, this
Read more“The Assignment”
By Miv Evans This is a pitch black idea. Had it been nurtured with realism and sprinkled with the minutiae of life, it could have made a dynamic tale. But instead, scenes and characters are
Read moreReview: FENCES
By Miv Evans After being bombarded for 2 hours 19 minutes by incessant dialogue, I realized not only why theaters have an interval, but why they always serve alcohol. It’s just too much to take
Read moreReview: LITTLE SISTER
By Miv Evans A nun, a pot smoking mom, a recluse and his over-sexed girlfriend are great fodder for a wacky comedy but, unfortunately, the filmmakers opted for a serious drama instead. The result is
Read moreReview: SEIGE AT JADOTVILLE – the Fighting Irish
By Miv Evans This David and Goliath story unravels against a backdrop of international intrigue, corrupt politicians, inept military command, and it’s all set on a stage covered in red dust from copper mines buried
Read moreReview: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
Review by Miv Evans The opening sequence of Nocturnal Animals shows a naked woman shaking her morbidly obese body for a lot longer than is comfortable to watch. Obviously, the filmmaker’s not a fan of
Read moreReview: Amanda Knox
One of the reasons Netflix financed this documentary could possibly be that Amanda Knox narrates in person. However, her presence is far from charismatic as she sits woodenly on a stool, telling us what we already know and peppering her words with badly delivered banalities such as, “Either I’m a psychopath in sheep’s clothing, or I am you.” And as she stares dramatically into the camera, it becomes apparent that somewhere along the way Miss Knox became addicted to fame and this is simply another vehicle to feed her habit.
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