Nymphomaniac, Vol. I (2013) Video Review
My video review of Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC, VOL. I, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stacy Martin, Stellan Skarsgard, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, and Shia LaBeouf. The first in a two-volume epic […]
Category Archives: Video Essays
Carrie (2013) Film Review
Sean Malin of CineMalin: Film Commentary and Criticism video-reviews Kimberly Peirce’s Carrie, the 2013 remake of Brian De Palma’s camp horror classic. Revisiting De Palma’s formula through a lesbian gaze, […]
Interior. Leather Bar. (2013) Film Review
What: Video Review Directed by: James Franco and Travis Mathews Written by: Travis Mathews Produced by: James Franco, Vince Jolivette, Travis Mathews, Iris Torres, Keith Wilson Featuring: Val Lauren, James […]
Crystal Fairy (2013) Film Review
My review of Sebastian Silva’s acclaimed Sundance feature, Crystal Fairy, starring Michael Cera, Gaby Hoffmann, and several of the writer-director’s brothers. Silva’s latest, one of a two-part Cera extravaganza – […]
Only God Forgives (2013) Film Review
My unscripted video review of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Only God Forgives, his follow-up to 2011 pop culture phenomenon Drive. Only God Forgives had its world premiere at the 2013 Cannes […]
The Way Way Back (2013) Film Review
My review of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s dual directorial debut, the 2013 Sundance Film Festival feature The Way, Way Back. Starring Toni Collette, Liam James, Allison Janney, and Steve […]
To The Wonder (2012) Film Review
My review of Terrence Malick’s astonishing 2012 film To The Wonder, an American masterpiece of image and emotion. A follow-up in spirit and look to his groundbreaking The Tree of […]