Director Taylor Hackford has been creating critically acclaimed films for decades, and The Comedian is no exception.  Starring Robert De Niro, Edie Falco, Patti LuPone and an all-star cast, this trenchant comedy profiles an aging comedian at a crucial moment in his fading career – raising questions about where he...

What would it be like if your daughter or younger sister – or you – could reach for the stars with parental support? There would be no limit to your dreams or your achievements – becoming prime minister or an astronaut or an eagle hunter would be inevitable. Despite...

Loving is director Jeff Nichols’ most acclaimed film yet and the one most likely to win Academy awards. It has been featured in film festivals in Cannes, Toronto, Austin TX, Mill Valley and Telluride CO. This American story of challenging struggle and ultimate triumph is brought to life wonderfully...

Smash or trash? Nicolas Winding Refn probably doesn't care which you choose. My guess is the Danish director is content with you just having the very thought, and the inevitable conversation. Trafficking in drama -- boos and derision at Cannes for his last two films -- seems to ignite his inner Alejandro...

While on a mission in Afghanistan, a French captain's men begin to disappear. Clément Cogitore's war mystery features a thoughtful script, and brilliant performance by Jeremie Renier.

Mr. Badii drives randomly across the Tehran countryside looking for someone -- anyone -- who would do him one simple job. And pay well it will. A handsome sum he promises. But, despite the widespread poverty that seemingly consumes every facet of his surroundings he's unable to convince the strangers he...

As you watch Alex Gibney's latest documentary, prepare to be transported, just as you were with 'Inside Job' narrated by Matt Damon in 2010.

Sweet Bean is a delicious film from Naomi Kawase, the Japanese director who gave us The Mourning Forest and Still the Water. It was an official selection of last year’s Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, and is highly recommended. The film is adapted from the novel...

The Talk is "not for young children unless you want an awkward talk with them." Indeed. The pitfalls of parenting. Sugar-coating be damned. The 8-minute short is coming to Cinequest next month and I was able to watch it today. About all I can tell you about the film is that it concerns...

Son of Saul (Saul fia). Google this Hungarian film, and attend a screening where and whenever you can. Dubbed a holocaust film this is as raw and unnerving an experience as you can get. At least that was my experience at a special screening of the film during the Mill Valley Film...