The shorts offer a broad range from amusing and introspective zombies to ultra intense satanic cults. Review by David Feltman “Papa.” Bringing together a new batch of talented directors (including the directors of “The Blair Witch Project” and “T ...
Film Review: “Man of Steel”
“Man of Steel” attempts a new, modern vision of the iconic comic book hero, but that vision involves stripping back Superman’s most iconic elements. Review by David Feltman “Release the World Engine!” Like J.J. Abram’s “Star Trek Into Darkness,” ...
Film Review: “This is the End”
The film’s central gimmick allows the cast’s ids to run wild. Review by David Feltman “Sip time. Who wants a sip?” For a movie that has nothing to do with Judd Apatow, “This is the End” feels in every way like an Apatow movie. From the man-child ...
Film Review: “The Lords of Salem”
Merging “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Suspiria,” Zombie captures the look and tone of 70s era witch flicks. “Witchcraft is nothing but a psychotic belief brought upon by a delusional state of mind.” Review by David Feltman In many ways, Rob Zombie’s fif ...
Film Review: “Iron Man 3”
Shane Black provides a contemplative slant on celebrity and terrorism while still delivering plenty of summer box office bang. "You know who I am." Review by David Feltman The “Iron Man” series has long been the flagship for Marvel’s massive movi ...
Film Review: “Evil Dead”
“Evil Dead” transcends its callow gore fest roots and becomes a captivating meditation on drug abuse. Review by David Feltman “You have to get me out of here.” The “Evil Dead” remake is 0% groovy. There are no kings to be hailed or babies distrib ...
Film Review: “Scarred but Smarter: life n times of drivin n cryin”
“Scarred but Smarter” offers a perfect guide to budding musicians on how to pick your battles. Review by David Feltman “I don’t want to do this if it’s not fun anymore.” I wish there was a ‘making of’ documentary for “Scarred but Smarter,” the st ...
Film Review: “The ABCs of Death”
“The ABCs of Death” is for gore hounds that can appreciate a whopping WTF factor. Review by David Feltman “Let us pass beyond the boundaries of good taste and become one together.” “The ABCs of Death” is an ambitious project. The film is an indep ...
Film Review: “Oz the Great and Powerful”
“Oz the Great and Powerful” is dotted with Sam Raimi's special brand of slapstick violence, whip pans and zip zooms. “You’re not the wizard I was expecting.” Review by David Feltman Early in “Oz the Great and Powerful,” James Franco as the titula ...
Film Review: “The Last Exorcism Part 2”
Like Polanski’s “Repulsion,” internal trauma is externalized into hallucinatory horror. “If he can seduce you, he’ll be free.” Review by David Feltman Dropping the faux-documentary conceit of its predecessor, “The Last Exorcism Part 2” continues ...