Tag Archives: Rafe Spall

Just Mercy review — Legal drama sticks to convention

January 9, 2020 flawintheiris

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton | Written by Cretton and Andrew Lanham, based on the book by Bryan Stevenson | 136 min | Netflix We've seen good movies based on great books, and great movies based on bad books. We've also seen good movies somehow knitted from threadbare reality, and disappointing, clumsy ones based on… Read More

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom review — A somewhat improved monster

June 24, 2018 flawintheiris

Directed by JA Bayona | Written by Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow, based on characters by Michael Crichton | 128 min Regular readers of this blog might recall from back in 2015 the hate-on I had for the first reboot/sequel in this current run of the popular dinosaur franchise. It was awful, and a mystery to me… Read More

The Big Short review — Where were you when the bubble burst?

December 27, 2015 flawintheiris

Directed by Adam McKay | Written by McKay and Charles Randolph, adapting a book by Michael Lewis | 130 min | ▲▲▲▲△ After Jay Roach and Trumbo, McKay is the second example this month of a director of comedies—in McKay's case, Will Ferrell diversions such as The Other Guys and Anchorman—taking a left turn into docudrama, though… Read More

The F Word: Q and A with director Michael Dowse and screenwriter Elan Mastai

August 21, 2014 flawintheiris

The F Word (opening Friday, August 22, in Halifax), is a bit of a rare breed in the summer of 2014. It's an unmistakable romantic comedy and wears its genre tropes on its big, puffy sleeves. There's the main young, attractive couple who spark, the obstacle to keep them apart, the quirky, appealing supporting cast (a part… Read More

Reviews: Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Kill Your Darlings, Short Term 12, Top Of The Lake, The Look of Love, I Give It A Year, The Iceman

April 5, 2014 flawintheiris

I'm still writing semi-regular reviews of features and series for Halifax Alternative Weekly The Coast. Check out my thoughts on some recent gems (and semi-precious stones): Ain't Them Bodies Saints Kill Your Darlings Short Term 12 Top Of The Lake The Look of Love I Give It A Year The Iceman Read More

Life of Pi review

December 3, 2012 flawintheiris

Directed by Ang LeeWritten by David Magee from the Yann Martel novelAng Lee is a great humanist director, someone who finds authenticity in character no matter the genre. I was one of the few who really liked his Hulk, but no apologies necessary for his universally approbated Brokeback Mountain, Ride With The Devil, The Ice Storm,… Read More