paul dano – 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.

There Will Be Blood is a Crowning Achievement in the Highest Order

June 7, 2018January 13, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 film remains a seminal piece of American cinema from the 21st century.

4 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Okja – Review

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Calls out excitement against a political background, yet not without its moments of emotional beauty. (✯✯✯✯)

5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Where the Wild Things Are – Review

November 16, 2016by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Hits like a fond memory, a moment to relive. (✯✯✯✯✯)

1½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Swiss Army Man – Review

September 22, 2016September 22, 2016by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Treads upon juvenile antics mistaking it for profundity. (✯½)

1½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Knight and Day – Review

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Occasionally gorgeous but dull for a good majority of its running time. (✯½)