Legend reminds us of the commitment to excellence that has formed much of Jackie Chan's work ethic. Its final battle, for instance, lasts a little over seven minutes, but was filmed over four months. Count them. Four. Months.
Read MoreFrances Ha is a modest and heart-warming film about relationships, attitude and the passage of time. It reminds us that we're all changing; moving in varying directions and speeds. That's life.
Read MoreNot a single scene in this film is wasted. Even when the activities are confusing and vague, you can feel things shift and move forward.
Read MoreThis is a classic piece of film noir by way of drama, thriller and comedy. It's a dense and spirited work, and boy has it aged well.
Read MoreIn this story, Earth is the good guy, the villain is you, and there is no happy ending.
Read MoreTo say that Gaspar Noe is indulgent and unrestrained is an understatement. He's the one who filmed memorably upsetting violence in "Irreversible", a film which just like this one, was as disturbing as it was endearing. But there's method to the madness
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