"The Passion of the Christ" – A Film of Ideas

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 5:14 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Found this article via GreenCine. Nice to see some critics still finding some merit in Gibson’s work. (more…) Read more

Revenge of the Sith: Post-Viewing Questions

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 5:25 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Okay, when you’ve finally seen Revenge of the Sith, I’d love to hear your thoughts on some of these questions, a few of which I alluded to in my review. CAUTION: A small degree of spoilage is involved, so read on at your own risk. (more…) Read more

Darren Hughes on Beau Travail

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 5:30 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Darren’s elaborating on an exquistely filmed Claire Denis film, its provocative soundtrack, and one of my all-time favorite closing scenes. (more…) Read more

Star Wars, Episode Three – My Review

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 5:33 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Here’s my review. We’ve reached the Darth nadir. Read more

My New Review of "Distant"

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 11:14 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

The Other Journal has published my review of Distant. (more…) Read more

"Kingdom of Portland"

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 11:17 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I’m just asking for trouble. This afternoon I was interviewed live on the Christian radio station KPDQ in Portland, Oregon, today regarding the controversies over Kingdom of Heaven. The Georgene Rice show is at 4:30 p.m. (more…) Read more

Revenge of the Sith reviews!

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 11:22 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

My review of Star Wars, Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will be posted on Wednesday. There’ll be a long version at CT Movies, and a MUCH more comprehensive version up at Looking Closer. (more…) Read more

I’m glad I caught "Dear Frankie" before it disappeared.

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 11:18 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Just got back from a matinee of Dear Frankie at Seattle’s Crest Cinemas, the discount theatre that plays recent films before they disappear into the waiting room for DVD release. And I pretty much agree with everything Peter T. Chattaway said here, so I’ll let him speak for me today. (more…) Read more

A Sequel to "The Dark Crystal"??

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 3:54 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Apparently so!! I would rejoice over this… I would dance with glee… …if only they would tell me that the Henson studio wants to accomplish this in the same way that they accomplished the original… without digital animation. (more…) Read more

Star Wars 3: What Questions Do You Want Answered?

Last updated on: September 6, 2012 at 3:54 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

As you count down the days to Star Wars, Episode Three(if, indeed, you care at all)… What are you most eager to see? What questions do you most want to see answered? What problems do you most want to see fixed? What are your deepest fears about the film? What are your greatest hopes? The comments are open for you to unleash your most cynical, or your most optimistic, pleas…. When the film comes out, we’ll look back and see... Read more