All articles by David Kempler

From Paraguay comes the tale of a young man carrying something valuable in his wheelbarrow that everyone wants. It is a thriller that sometimes thrills.

The Oscar Nominees for Short Film (Animated) are a decent but uninspiring group.

Matthew McConaughey throws himself into the middle of the contest for Best Actor and the film may just capture the Best Picture award.

Set in Georgia (the Russian one), in the 1990’s, this tale of life for two young women is a coming-of-age story set against an awfully tough physical and emotional terrain.

Divorce is a major industry designed to rob us blind. Nothing newsy about that, but some other facts presented in this documentary about the process are even more distressing.

Her is an operating system with the voice of Scarlett Johansson. Him is the real Joaquin Phoenix. Together they form an unlikely couple of the not too distant future.

Scorcese’s latest resembles "Goodfellas" in many ways, and while it doesn’t come close to that one, it is fun to watch.