“Ice Cold in Alex” – Absolutely chilling! [MOVIE REVIEW] “Ice Cold in Alex,” was directed by J. Lee Thompson at the beginning of a well-earned career rise that soon Neely Swanson March 22, 2021
“Wojnarowicz” – Unspeakable art [MOVIE REVIEW] “Wojnarowicz,” the rest of whose title is unprintable but highly evocative, is a documentary about a long neglected artist. Directed Neely Swanson March 21, 2021
“Parlement” (Parliament) – Out of order [TELEVISION REVIEW] “Parlement” is a new political comedy centered in Brussels at the headquarters of the European Union. Written by an international Neely Swanson March 16, 2021
“Crisis” – Already too late? [MOVIE REVIEW] “Crisis,” the thoughtful film directed and written by Nicholas Jarecki, is definitely worth your consideration. Timing, as has long been Neely Swanson March 13, 2021
“My Beautiful Stutter” – No hesitation [MOVIE REVIEW] “My Beautiful Stutter,” the elegantly profound documentary directed by Ryan Gielen and written by Steve Sander, will open your eyes Neely Swanson March 9, 2021
“Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman – Still alive in spirit [MOVIE REVIEW] “Gustav Stickley,” a reverential documentary by Herb Stratford, tracks the life and influence of an American master. Stickley, born in Neely Swanson March 4, 2021
“The People vs. Agent Orange” – No end in sight [MOVIE REVIEW] “The People vs. Agent Orange” is not the first foray into this morass by co-directors Kate Taverna and Alan Adelson. Neely Swanson March 2, 2021
“The Orphanage” – A Refuge? [MOVIE REVIEW] “The Orphanage,” a film by female Afghani director/writer Shahrbanoo Sadat, is enlightening in many ways. What could be a depressing Neely Swanson February 28, 2021
“Mr. Topaze” – Not a gem [MOVIE REVIEW] “Mr. Topaze,” a long lost film from 1961 and Peter Seller’s directorial debut was a one-off. Although maintaining a controlling Neely Swanson February 26, 2021
“Til Kingdom Come” – End of days for whom? [MOVIE REVIEW] The opening moments of “Til Kingdom Come” are chilling as we watch a man set up targets outdoors and load Neely Swanson February 25, 2021
“The Father” -Whose life is it, anyway? [MOVIE REVIEW] “The Father,” a trip down no-memory lane, started life as one of Florian Zeller’s character plays. This powerful piece focusing Neely Swanson February 24, 2021
“Tell Me Your Secrets” – But hold out for more [TELEVISION SERIES] “Tell Me Your Secrets,” Amazon’s new series is a juicy soap opera with criminal and mystery underpinnings that relies on Neely Swanson February 23, 2021
“Blithe Spirit” – Not too blithe and definitely no spirit [MOVIE REVIEW] “Blithe Spirit,” the heavy handed remake of Noël Coward’s frothy bonbon is almost inexplicably awful. This will be short and Neely Swanson February 20, 2021
“Mafia, Inc.” – Bad fellas with accents [MOVIE REVIEW] “Mafia, Inc.” is a wild, rambling, riveting ride through the mean streets of Montreal. French Canadian director, Daniel Grou goes Neely Swanson February 18, 2021
“Myth of a Colorblind France” – Poetry in motion [MOVIE REVIEW] “Myth of a Colorblind France,” written by Jason Johnson-Spinos and Alan Govenar and directed by Govenar, is a joyful documentary Neely Swanson February 17, 2021
“The Mauritanian” – The survivor [MOVIE REVIEW] “The Mauritanian,” based partially on Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, is to be seen, felt, and experienced. The true Neely Swanson February 14, 2021