James Rutherford4 days ago'Funny Games': Michael Haneke's Audacious and Unnerving Satire of Cinematic Violence'Funny Games' (1997) is a chilling Austrian psychological thriller centered on the ostensibly ordinary Schober family...
James RutherfordNov 20'Beginners': An Intimate and Disarming Journey Through Love, Loss and Restoration'Beginners' is a heartfelt comedy-drama starring Ewan McGregor as Oliver, a charmingly neurotic graphic designer navigating the vibrant...
James RutherfordNov 13'Crazy Heart': The Unflinching Depiction of an Aging Country Music Star's Path of Reclamation'Crazy Heart' (2009) is a gritty yet soulful foray into the world of Otis "Bad" Blake (Jeff Bridges), a former country music star...
James RutherfordOct 23'Platoon': A Momentous and Gritty Depiction of U.S. Army Forces Serving in the Vietnam WarPlatoon (1986) is a gritty and impactful portrayal of the harsh realities faced by American soldiers serving in the Vietnam War.
James RutherfordOct 10'Bergman Island': A Lyrical Exploration of Artistry Set on Ingmar Bergman's Historical SanctuaryBergman Island (2021) is an enchanting English-language drama starring Tim Roth and Vicky Krieps as Chris and Tony Sanders, an American...
James RutherfordOct 2'Barton Fink': A Surreal and Outlandish Journey into a Hollywood Writer's Distorted RealityBarton Fink (1991) is a darkly comical portrayal of the mental decline of an idealistic playwright in the glittering world of 1940's...
James RutherfordSep 24'Bones and All': A Transfixing Romantic Horror Story of Yearning and Desire Across Middle AmericaBones and All is a chilling yet heart-rending tale of young love starring Taylor Russell as a tormented teenager with an insatiable craving
James RutherfordSep 18'Friday Night Lights': A Vibrant Depiction of the High-Stakes World of Texas High School FootballFriday Night Lights (2004) is a vivid and engrossing portrayal of the ambitions and pressures that permeate the world of high school...
James RutherfordSep 10'Dogville': Lars von Trier's Stunningly Innovative Odyssey Through the Maze of Human MoralityDogville (2003) is a provocative and stunningly innovative drama set within the seemingly quaint town of Dogville, Colorado in the 1930s....
James RutherfordSep 4'Hell or High Water': A Tense Dance of Brotherhood and Desperation Under the Harsh Texan Sun"Hell or High Water" (2016) is a riveting neo-Western crime drama about two brothers' desperate scheme to save their family ranch.