Virtual Insanity: ‘An Invitation Out’ West Coast Premiere by Quantum Dragon
An overlong, clichéd script is saved by great direction, a super cast, and eye-popping creative choices.
The Note I Wrote when I Deleted My Facebook
Last month, I logged on for the first time in three years just to kill my account. Here’s how I told my hundreds of friends.
Decent Results: ‘Searching’ Film Review
Fine performances and believable visuals elevate a by-the-numbers thriller.
New World, Same Problems: ‘New World Disorder’ at Gritty City Rep
Bold acting choices, creative set design, and an intriguing-if-uneven script make for an interesting show by Gritty City Rep.
Early Harvest: ‘A Tale of Autumn’ world premiere by Crowded Fire
Clean living and technological harmony collide in a not-quite-perfect script from Christopher Chen.
Ever So ‘Sleight’-ly Better
Though it has its flaws, a great deal of imagination makes this the best “real” superhero film since M. Night Shyamalan’s UNBREAKABLE.
‘Circle’ Jerk
Cheesy “acting” and ham-fisted technophobia make one want to delete this film as soon as possible.
In For a Penny: You Can’t take it With You
Originally posted on San Francisco Theater Pub:
Image via Universal Pictures “[I]t’s a form of alchemy, of magic. It’s very appealing. I think cinema, movies, and magic have always been…
