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Why ‘The Misogynists’ Is a Minor Hollywood Miracle
It’s hard not to expect the mother of all anti-Trump diatribes from “The Misogynists.” The film, which recently screened at…
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Why ‘Jane’ Is as Miraculous as Its Singular Subject
There are names that automatically bring to mind a lifetime of research and empathy towards simians. Dian Fossey’s extensive time…
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‘No Greater Love’ Doc: Stories That ‘Need to Be Told’
We were on patrol in Ganjagal Valley in Afghanistan when our interpreter signaled a halt. He leaned toward his radio.…
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Yes, ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Remains Snyder’s Best Film
The early years of the 20th century were haunted by horror movie remakes. One landmark genre film after another was…
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’11/8/16′ Reveals Ugly Side of Hillary Clinton Voters
Watching “11/8/16” is like scanning Facebook over the past 12 months. It isn’t pretty. The documentary, available now via iTunes,…
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‘Humor Me’ Is Warm, Witty Response to Dark Times
Light family comedies seem to have completely faded from the mainstream cineplex. On the rare occasions they are released, they’re…
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Why Romero’s ‘Dead’ Films Still Speak to Us
The recent passing of George A. Romero, one of the most creative and influential filmmakers to grace the horror film…
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Why ‘Gnaw’ Is a Cut Above Most Modern Horror Films
What draws me to the horror genre isn’t the combination of blood, guts and nudity that attracts other fans. I’m…
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HiT Episode No. 48 – Jackie Martling (‘Bow to Stern’)
Jackie Martling has a trick for staying one step ahead of the PC police. He ignores them. The comedian known…
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Why ‘Chariots of Fire’ Only Told Part of an Amazing Story
The Oscar-winning film “Chariots of Fire” captured the remarkable exploits of the Flying Scotsman. Runner Eric Liddell did more than…
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