“Set!” – Go [MOVIE REVIEW] In the category of “You’ve Got to Be Kidding” comes the documentary “Set!” directed by Scott Gawlik. Who knew there Neely Swanson November 8, 2021
“Aulcie” – Nothing but net [MOVIE REVIEW] “Aulcie,” written, directed, and produced by Israeli filmmaker Dani Menkin, is a feel good documentary about the unlikely ascent, precipitous Neely Swanson November 7, 2021
“Gaza Mon Amour” – Love at any age [MOVIE REVIEW] “Gaza Mon Amour,” at its root, is a timeless love story. Set in a place of no future and only Neely Swanson November 1, 2021
“Speer Goes to Hollywood” -A true remake [MOVIE REVIEW] “Hannah Arendt coined the phrase “the banality of evil” when referring to Adolf Eichmann as he stood trial for crimes Neely Swanson October 31, 2021
“Magellan” – Crime explorer [TELEVISION REVIEW] Welcome to the imaginary town of Saignac near Lille where the murder rate is almost as high as it is Neely Swanson October 28, 2021
“How They Got Over: Gospel Quartets and the Road to Rock & Roll” – Not a lot of rock but plenty of roll [MOVIE REVIEW] Robert Clem, director, producer, editor, and photographer in his feature documentary directorial debut has set a high bar for himself. Neely Swanson October 26, 2021
“Nox” These are hard ones [TELEVISION REVIEW] “Nox” is a hard edged, fast paced, gritty thriller that will make you think of the term “Spring Cleaning” in Neely Swanson October 22, 2021
“Alexandra Ehle” – Quincy in a skirt [TELEVISION REVIEW] “Alexandra Ehle,” created by Elsa Marpeau and Frédéric Faurt is a nice edition to MHz Choice’s collection of murder lite. Neely Swanson October 22, 2021
“Becoming Cousteau” – Reborn [MOVIE REVIEW] It is inconceivable that there might be a present generation unacquainted with Jacques Cousteau, the icon of environmental protection. Liz Neely Swanson October 20, 2021
“Hostages” – Captivating [TELEVISION REVIEW] As I began to watch this crack Israeli series I had a sense of déja vu. Briefly, Dr. Yael Danon, Neely Swanson October 18, 2021
“Four Hours at the Capitol” – An eternity [MOVIE REVIEW] You will experience very few more visceral and terrifying experiences than living through the January 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington Neely Swanson October 17, 2021
“Arsène Lupin” – Sneaky fun [TELEVISION REVIEW] “Lupin,” that mega hit on Netflix starring Omar Sy as a modern day thief and sleight of hand expert had Neely Swanson October 13, 2021
“Bergman Island” – Together alone [MOVIE REVIEW] Mia Hansen-Løve likes ambiguity and in her new movie, “Bergman Island,” she has created a film that is as ambiguous Neely Swanson October 12, 2021
“Needle in a Timestack” – Sharp [MOVIE REVIEW] “Happiness is the only thing more fleeting than time.” And so it is in the lives of Nick and Janine, Neely Swanson October 11, 2021
“Breathless” – Breathe in [MOVIE REVIEW] “Breathless,” the iconic movie that helped jumpstart the New Wave film movement in the late 50s and early 60s, has Neely Swanson October 10, 2021
“Deep Blues” – In all the colors [MOVIE REVIEW] “Deep Blues,” the 1991 Robert Mugge-directed documentary about Blues singers has been given a 4K restoration. Written and narrated by Neely Swanson October 7, 2021