INDIE SPOTLIGHT: CALVARY Cinema Siren says Actor Gleeson and director McDonagh Make this Catholic tale Universal Calvary, as written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, with its bizarre humor, juxtaposed bleakness and cynical optimism, its depth and authenticity, is a film of such immense and quirky beauty that it is destined to be a cult …
Cinema Siren says: It’s not just a slice of life, it’s the whole pie. If you Sirenauts haven’t heard about the latest cinematic darling to critics the world over, allow Cinema Siren to introduce you to Boyhood, which with over one hundred reviews on Rotten Tomatoes is still at 99%. Some movies have buzz so …
Cinema Siren says: James McAvoy’s arresting portrayal makes the film a must-see There’s this little movie called X-Men: Days of Future Past, which has been critically acclaimed and deservedly found a fair amount of success at the box office this summer. Although celebrated for the impressive, awards-laden ensemble cast, Its success is in no small part …
Metaphorically imagine the Hollywood mainstream as the big box stores and the world of independent movies as the small businesses; the “ma and pop shops” if you will. Community works best when fans who want to see the best films get to market find out about and support both. Some indie films released, even given …
June 20, 2013 This weekend at the movies, there’s something for everyone, with a broad spectrum of subjects and targeted audiences in the offing. Zombies are bringing about the apocalypse in director Marc Forster’s World War Z, starring Brad Pitt. Monsters University is a new release by the magicians over at Pixar who seem able, …
Friday, September 30, 2011 Some people’s favorite day of the year is Halloween by a fairly wide margin. It is now second only to Christmas for holidays with the most money spent in celebration. Like Christmas, the window for the promotion and sale of Halloween merch is expanding every year. Cinema Siren hollers Huzzah! This …
