Q&A with Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor Joe Letteri
Inside The Film Room senior writer got the chance to speak with four-time Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri about his career and upcoming projects.
Review: ‘The Way Back’ showcases a moving, deeply personal performance from Ben Affleck
“The Way Back” is a showcase for its leading man, with Affleck throwing raw emotion onto the screen. It’s a film that borders on greatness thanks to this inspired story and Affleck’s powerful performance.
Review: ‘Onward’ delivers an emotional, charming fantasy adventure
While it may not be top-tier Pixar, falling somewhere in the middle, “Onward” hits all of the required marks for success – from the trademark stunning animation to the instantly likable characters, and of course, its deeply moving emotional measures.
March Movie Preview
The early months of any year often mean a slow start at the box office, but getting out of the dreary winter months means a new slew of potential box office hits is coming.
Review: ‘The Invisible Man’ and Elisabeth Moss demand to be seen
In “The Invisible Man,” writer-director Leigh Whannell has crafted a smart, satisfying and flat-out terrifying modern twist on H.G. Wells’ classic tale.
Review: A dog-less “Call of the Wild” proves to be fairly tame
“The Call of the Wild” is a film aimed to entertain children, and it will accomplish its goal just fine. But for the parents stuck accompanying their kids to the theater, there isn’t much to enjoy.
Review: ‘Downhill’ is a lifeless American remake of ‘Force Majeure’
If nonstop laughs were your expectation heading into “Downhill,” then disappointment awaits.
Review: “Sonic The Hedgehog” delivers good, family fun thanks to new animation
While the story doesn’t do anything to reinvent the wheel, it’s still everything you could ask for from the first ever live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film. Sonic is beautifully brought to life with the rejuvenated effects and the film does enough to entertain and engage both children and adults.
Review: ‘Birds of Prey’ lets Harley Quinn spread her wings and fly
Harley Quinn has returned, and this time there’s no tacky Joker or sloppy writing to hold her back. In “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,” DC has righted its wrongs and paved the way for an utterly fantabulous future.
Review: ‘Underwater’ fails to add anything new to survival-thriller genre
Well… it’s January, folks. That means it’s time to struggle through a slew of mediocre movies until the exciting ones show up, and director William Eubank’s “Underwater” is here to get things started.
North Carolina Film Critics Association announces 2019 winners
The North Carolina Film Critics Association announced the winners of its eighth annual Film Awards on Friday, and “Parasite” was the big winner.
Holiday Roundup: ‘Little Women,’ ‘1917’ highlight busy holiday season
The holidays are always a busy time at the box office. Whether it’s big-budget blockbusters trying to capitalize on audiences having time off or awards contenders barely squeaking by the deadline, there are plenty of options to check out. Here are some of our favorite new releases from this holiday season to save you from going to see “Cats.”
Staff Picks: Top 10 Movies of 2019
Check out the Inside The Film Room staff’s favorite movies of 2019!
Best of 2019: Top 25 Movies
The year 2019 is coming to a close, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for year-end lists! Over the next few weeks we’ll be revealing our “Best … Continue Reading Best of 2019: Top 25 Movies
Director of the Decade: Denis Villeneuve
With the 2010s coming to a close, Inside The Film Room is awarding End of the Decade Awards to the very best elements of film and entertainment over the past 10 years. Today, Johnny Sobczak is handing out the award for Director of the Decade.
Review: ‘Uncut Gems’ is a frenetic, anxiety-inducing thrill ride led by a career-best Sandler
The Safdie brothers’ exhilarating and anxiety-inducing thriller is like an adrenaline shot straight to the chest — and without Sandler, none of it would work.
