Sin Nombre

It’s refreshing to watch a film that deals with gangs and illegal immigration that doesn’t have a cute little boy who’s separated (Under the Same Moon makes me want to throw up).  But Sin Nombre avoids those cliches and makes for one great film. The film is written and directed by Cary Fukunaga (I’m not familiar with her other work).  The big names attached to the project would be the executive producers, Gael Garcia Bernal... Read More

Milk

His name is Gus Van Sant, and he’s here to recruit you.  Van Sant seems to be an auteur of the best kind: doing things only because it pleases him.  Don’t believe this?  Watch Gerry.  While all his movies provide something interesting, his forays into mainstream narratives usually yield the greatest rewards.  Milk falls into this category and will please everyone willing to give it a chance. Milk follows the true life story of Harvey... Read More