The premise of THE TICKET is the decidedly mixed nature of blessings. In this case, what happens when James, played by Dan Stevens, miraculously regains his eyesight after losing it as a child. The initial euphoria felt by him and his wife, Sam, soon gives way to the stresses that ensue as their relationships change… Read More »
GODS OF EGYPT
The ancient Greeks preached moderation in all things, and while GODS OF EGYPT is set in that ancient land, not the Peloponnese, I was put in mind of that advice. This is a film of craven excess in all things except what would have helped most: a good script. For two hours or so, we… Read More »
THE EYE (JIAN GUI)
THE EYE by Hong Kongs Pang Brothers is a tidy little ghost story with more plusses than minuses going for it. The plot is a retelling about the unexpected things that can happen when you recycle body parts from dead people. In this case, its the corneas and the happy recipient is Mun, blind since… Read More »