Arty Chick’s Seven Flicks: Week 3
This week's list is heavy with comedies, but what a diverse set they are! From modern indie fare to classic screwball with a couple that are held up as the…
Review: Operation Christmas Drop
Operation Christmas Drop had me rethinking my somewhat harsh rebuke of Holidate which seems to be doing just fine on Netflix without my endorsement. At least Holidate evoked a reaction.…
Cinema Clash Podcast Reviews: Holidate, Come Play, The True Adventures of Wolfboy
Happy Halloween and Pre-Election Day Weekend! On this quaranstream edition of the Cinema Clash, I chat about Holidate, the bawdy holiday romcom now on Netflix, Charlie talks about the horror…
Quickie Review: S#!%HOUSE
Okay, so maybe the title piqued my curiosity more than it deserved to. But I simply had to know if a little indie called Sh*thouse might be worth a sh*t.…
Review: Martin Eden
Adapted from a Jack London autobiographical novel, Martin Eden is the story of a young working class Italian man who accidentally falls into the lives of the upper class and…
Review: The Broken Hearts Gallery
After a string of romantic dramedies best described as watchable but weak, along comes The Broken Hearts Gallery, a funny, smart and satisfying meet-cute that is - rather sadly -…
Quickie Review: Love, Guaranteed
The only thing guaranteed about Love, Guaranteed is that you'll barely remember watching it. In fact, I almost forgot to write this review. As Netflix original romcoms go, this one…
Quickie Review: Words on Bathroom Walls
Words on Bathroom Walls is the latest in a string of films adapted from popular novels - YA and otherwise. But as far as I can tell, it's only being…
Review: Chemical Hearts
Chemical Hearts doesn't quite fit the mold of a typical teenage romantic drama. Sure, there's plenty of teen drama and teen angst and teen heartbreak. But there's also an extra…
Review: The Secret: Dare to Dream
I vaguely remember getting caught up in “The Secret” craze circa 2006. One of my more spiritual-minded friends passed along a copy of the popular self-help book by Rhonda Byrne.…
Review: The Cuban
The Cuban started life as a short film script. But when they couldn't get the money to shoot it they expanded it to a feature and crowdfunded to get started.…
Mini-Review: Dirt Music
Good actors in gorgeous settings without a cohesive story does not add up to a great movie. In this rom-dram from down under, Georgie (Kelly Macdonald - No Country for…
Review: The Half of It
If you're looking for a light as air romantic comedy, Netflix has you covered with its latest Cyrano de Bergerac retread. In this version, set in a Pacific Northwest high…
Review: The High Note
Drama? Check. Music? Check. Romance? Check. The High Note delivers all the required elements for a satisfying, mainstream-friendly chick flick, though it could have scored higher if not for a…