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
Read moreCategory: Miv Evans
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 moreQUINCY = Straight out of Chicago
By Miv Evans This is a documentary about Quincy Jones, the iconic American musician, composer and producer. His career spans decades. Emmys are still dropping in his wake. Swing, rhythm and blues, hip hop, movie
Read moreWHERE’S MY ROY COHN? – Ask Trump!
Bt Miv Evans This is a documentary about a genius lawyer and power broker who reached giddy heights before overplaying his hand and crashing into ignominy. It seems this was a man who could beat
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 BLEEDING EDGE – Alarming Netflix Documentary
By Miv Evans This is a compelling insight into the world of medical devices. It’s scary stuff but, as the narrative peels back the facts, fear is outweighed by outrage that, yet again, pharmaceutical giants
Read moreAnon
By Miv Evans Anon is set in a futuristic world, where personal privacy has been eradicated. This is an intriguing idea but, unfortunately, no attempt is made in this film to explore it. Instead, the
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 moreABACUS: Small Enough to Jail (Documentary)
By Miv Evans All the banks involved in the 2008 financial crisis were given fines and a slap on the wrist – except for one. The family owned Abacus Bank of Chinatown was prosecuted by
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 more