Over the course of our more than 15-year existence, FSR has published thousands of reviews. We have reviewed movies from film festivals like Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and Cannes. We review new theatrical and streaming releases. We even have two recurring columns — Previously On and Up Next — in which we review new and returning TV shows. And just as a fun fact, we used to give out letter grades with our reviews.
By Neil Miller
At first glance, it would be easy to confuse Ridley Scott’s American Gangster for your run-of-the-mill shoot ’em up actioner, complete with big stars, big guns and big drama. But upon closer inspection, American Gangster reveals itself to be something completely different.
By Josh_Radde
Some may remember that Tamara Jenkins first got acclaim with her last film The Slums of Beverly Hills in 1998. The Savages could not be a more different movie-but they are both fantastic.
By Neil Miller
Actor Steve Carell and comedian Dane Cook have one distinct thing in common — in the year 2007, they have each made for which they were completely wrong. Thankfully they’ve both found a movie that was absolutely perfect for them — and it just happens to be the same film.
By Josh_Radde
A slow-motion shot. A classic rock tune. A character comes in to frame, perfectly profiled from the side. Welcome to The Darjeeling Limited, Wes Anderson’s new film about brotherhood.
By Josh_Radde
I know lots of people who have read and have loved The Kite Runner. On paper I imagine it’s hard not to like. It’s a gripping story and has its fair share of complex characters and deeply intense situations. On paper I’m sure each character has a past and a reason for behaving and acting the way they do. This does not translate well to the screen.
By Neil Miller
Are you ready for the next film in the line of fantasy novel adaptations? We didn’t think so. Fear not though, movie fans, despite the big pile of suck that was Eragon, The Seeker: The Dark is Rising does have a few redeeming qualities. Don’t get too excited though, this isn’t going to be Harry Potter.
By Neil Miller
Spider-Man 3 was a huge disappointment; Shrek the Third was just okay; and now, finally we have Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End in our grasp and it has to have us wondering that maybe we should have started our summer here in the first place…
