Tag: four stars

Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Digging Up the Marrow (2015)

Title: Digging Up the Marrow (2015) Director: Adam Green Runtime: 98 minutes — Adam Green is one of the smartest horror filmmakers on the market right now. This all stems from his Holliston TV series, which if you haven’t seen, you need to, because it’s fantastic. It’s a blend of Friends and horror. I mention…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)

Title: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Runtime: 86 minutes — When I was little I asked my mother what her favorite horror films were (it was a genre we both shared a love for). She cited The Town That Dreaded Sundown The Car. In the last 30 years of my life…


Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on 13 Sins (2014)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…


Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on The Wolverine (2013)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Birdman (2014)

Title: Birdman (2014) Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu Runtime: 119 minutes — I knew I had to see Birdman after the first trailer. It looked like my type of movie. I showed my movie buddy the trailer, and told him I really wanted to see it for our next film. His response? “That trailer makes no…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Boyhood (2014)

Title: Boyhood (2014) Director: Richard Linklater Runtime: 165 minutes — Richard Linklater is a genius. I would have his babies, and I don’t even know what he looks like. He crafted one of the greatest love stories ever in his Before series (Before Sunrise, Sunset, Midnight), and with Boyhood he does something that just blows…