Midnight Special is not bound by mainstream formula, genre expectations or even conventional storytelling. The new film from writer/director Jeff Nichols overflows with sequences that begin strikingly and develop is surprising ways. The establishing scenes gradually set up the premise, in which a father (Michael Shannon) has kidnapped his son, Alton Meyer (Jaeden Lieberher). … [Read more...] about MIDNIGHT SPECIAL New Movie Review
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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS New Movie Review
At no point during this movie review will I reveal or spoil any of the story points from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I managed to see the film without knowing major plot turns or surprise twists (and there are a few) and would love for filmgoers to have the same experience I did. On the other hand, I have to report that this movie, one of the most hyped of all time, is very … [Read more...] about STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS New Movie Review
Maui Film Festival Continues
The Maui Film Festival continues with three more days of film, culinary events and a-list celebrities. Take your pick of the Celestial Cinema, located at the Wailea Gold and Emerald Golf Course, the Castle and McCoy Theaters at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului and the Toes in the Sand Cinema, located on Wailea Beach at the Four Seasons Maui. This year’s festival will … [Read more...] about Maui Film Festival Continues