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
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Leave 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 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.
Read moreOMAR – Soldier on the West Bank
By Miv Evans The Entertainment Magazine Hany Abu-Assad is a Palestinian filmmaker and, unsurprisingly, has some intriguing stories to tell. His lack of style is disappointing and melodrama is never far away, but a looking
Read more“Dark Horse”
DARK HORSE – Documentary Review By Miv Evans The Entertainment Magazine This is a fairy tale about a cleaning lady who wanted a race-horse, the kind people who helped her buy one, and a horse
Read more“Eye in the Sky” Review by Miv
By Miv Evans This is a story of war at its most chilling; its most humane; its most deadly and its most compelling. Every decision that the characters make can be challenged with a “But
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