Phil Brown
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'Manhunt' Review: John Woo Returns to Gun-Fu with a Vengeance in Netflix Film
The B-movie master is back.
'The Ritual' Review: David Bruckner Shows Promise in Netflix's Familiar Horror Tale
Rafe Spall leads David Bruckner's "lost in the woods" horror film.
'Mom and Dad' Review: Nicolas Cage Just Wants to Murder His Children
Cage reunites with his 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' director Brian Taylor for this B-movie delight.
'Kodachrome' Review: Ed Harris Shines in By-the-Numbers Father/Son Drama | TIFF 2017
Here's a great performance in a not-so-great movie.
Exclusive: John Landis Clarifies Comments on 'American Werewolf' Remake & Lucasfilm
The filmmaker adds even more context to his quotes about Max Landis' remake and Lucasfilm's director troubles.
'Brad's Status' Review: Mike White Evokes Woody Allen in Hysterical Comedy
Ben Stiller plays a father sending his son off to college in this surprisingly moving comedy/drama.
John Landis on 'Thriller 3D', the 'American Werewolf' Remake, & Lucasfilm's Director Troubles
The filmmaker explains why he thinks Max Landis' remake is a bad idea, talks 3D exhibition, and the 'Blues Brothers' influence on 'Baby Driver'.
'The Assignment’ Review: Tasteless, Exploitative, and Unforgettable
Walter Hill’s action film—starring Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney Weaver—is a fascinating flop right now. It might actually be better in a few years.
'Elle' Review: Paul Verhoeven's Disturbing Game of Cat & Mouse
The 'Basic Instinct' filmmaker's French thriller is anchored by the inimitable Isabelle Huppert and is just as hard to pin down as you've heard.
Paul Schrader Talks 'Dog Eat Dog', Directing Nicolas Cage, and Learning from Xavier Dolan
The iconic writer-director also talks about the dark sense of humor in 'Dog Eat Dog' and having his last collaboration with Martin Scorsese turned down by HBO.
Errol Morris on 'The B-Side', Netflix's 'Wormwood', and His Donald Trump Short
The brilliant documentary filmmaker also talked about working on his new book and getting sued by the subjects of his films.
'Desierto' Review: Good Action, Troubled Allegory
Gael Garcia Bernal is hunted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Jónas Cuaron's immigration thriller.
'LBJ' Review: Intriguing Material Wrapped in a Tedious Biopic Cliché | TIFF 2016
But Woody Harrelson shines as the late, proudly Texan President.
Walter Hill on His Controversial Thriller '(Re) Assignment' and Why He Quit 'Deadwood'
The filmmaker also discusses the longevity of 'The Warriors', working with Sigourney Weaver again, and Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Drive'.
'Dog Eat Dog' Review: Nicolas Cage Leads Down and Dirty Romp | TIFF 2016
Filmmaker Paul Schrader's latest is sure to be divisive.
'Sadako vs. Kayako' (The Ring Vs. The Grudge) Review: A Goofy, Ghostly Grudge Match | TIFF 2016
The ghoulish icons of Japanese horror square off in the new horror comedy.
Paul Verhoeven on His Twisted Dark Comedy 'Elle' and What the 'Robocop' Reboot Got Wrong
The director discusses the first film he's been offered since 'Starship Troopers', how integral Isabelle Huppert was to the film, and Hollywood's reboots of 'Robocop' and 'Total Recall'.
'The Bleeder' Review: 'Raging Bull' This Ain't | TIFF 2016
Liev Schreiber's performance as real-life boxer Chuck Wepner is the latest in boxing biopics.
'The Lobster' Review: Cringe-Worthy Absurdism (in a Good Way)
Yorgos Lanthimos latest film is pitched somewhere between Luis Bunuel and Larry David.
'Mr. Right' Review: A Candy-Colored Action/Rom-Com
Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell lead the delightfully unique Max Landis-scripted romantic comedy.