‘ 12 Years a Slave ’: Hauntingly beautiful and unbearably brutal McQueen’s latest work of art
Posted November 07, 2013 | By Ohad Amram
Director Steve McQueen’s third feature film is an accomplishment that any filmmaker, contemporary or not, would love to make. Within the last five years, McQueen has established himself among the best contemporary … Read More
REVIEW: ’12 Years a Slave’
Posted November 07, 2013 | By Greg Maki
GREG’S GRADE: A
In 1841, life is good for Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man, professional violinist and respected member of society living in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., with his loving … Read More
’12 Years a Slave’ in the hands of relative unknowns
Posted November 05, 2013 | By Steve Persall
12 Years a Slave is dotted with famous faces in brief appearances — including producer Brad Pitt — but its dramatic impact rests in the hands of relative unknowns. Get to know … Read More
Michael Fassbender Tells Us What Makes Him Cry
Posted October 25, 2013 | By Jordan Riefe
Michael Fassbender seems to be ubiquitous at the box office this season, appearing in not one but two Oscar hopefuls. The flick 12 Years A Slave is in theaters now, and The … Read More
Michael Fassbender finds the drugs don’t work…
Posted October 25, 2013 | By Jamie Graham
In an industry dominated by sequels, adaptations and formulas, a thriller such as The Counsellor is sure to catch viewers by surprise. Some will warm to its oblique narrative, philosophy-loaded monologues, thick … Read More
Michael Fassbender is poised to strike
Always well-regarded, the ’12 Years a Slave’ and ‘The Counselor’ actor is still seeking (sort of) that A-list status
Posted October 24, 2013 | By Steven Zeitchik
This movie season, Michael Fassbender keeps getting lectured on the ways of the … Read More
