2013 – Cinema from the Spectrum

12 Years a Slave, a Harrowing Confrontation of America’s Past Mistakes and One of Humanity’s Greatest Tragedies: Review

November 17, 2018December 27, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Steve McQueen's unflinching third film never holds back upon one of humanity's greatest tragedies through the eyes of one who lived through the very worst.

Finding a Sense of Comfort and Acceptance in Spike Jonze’s Her – A Review

May 6, 2018May 21, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Within an idea so bizarre, Spike Jonze allows you to live within that world like you can feel it.

3 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

The Bling Ring – Review

December 6, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

An unsolved puzzle is what we're left with. (✯✯✯)

2½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints – Review

August 18, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Makes clear its influence without the same impact. (✯✯½)

2½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

The Immigrant – Review

May 31, 2017January 7, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Works better inside of its own identity rather than inside a shadow. (✯✯½)

3 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Frozen – Review

January 15, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Has interesting ideas made frustrating by elements that add so little. (✯✯✯)

3½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Evil Dead – Review

August 31, 2016by Jaime Rebanal2 Comments

Works well enough on its own even if it goes too far at times. (✯✯✯½)