All articles by David Kempler

Werner Herzog takes a spartan crew into a cave that contains the oldest known art. Visually stunning and a real peek into the past.

A calm, young genius is surrounded by people careening wildly out of control in what is supposed to be funny. It’s not.

A young couple is moving to his hometown in Oregon. She will get to know the joys of being with the people he grew up with. Problem is that she hates them and they hate her.

Orlando Bloom stars as a first-year medical student who becomes obsessed with a young attractive woman. Is it sexual? Is it a character flaw? Does it matter?

An Icelandic comedian mounts a prank campaign to be the mayor of Reykjavik, only to see it unfold in a way he could not have imagined in his wildest dreams.

Documentary about boxing’s heavyweight champion brothers is beautiful to look at, despite some scenes that the squeamish may find barbaric and repulsive.

The history of the film industry in Yugoslavia under Tito is looked back upon fondly by some of its participants. Tito, only because he is dead, has no say in the production.

Hip Hop superstars are presented as royalty that can do no wrong. There is an attempt to inject conflict, but it feels like it has been added in order to make it appear fair and balanced.

Love story between two gentlemen in South America is good enough to hold your attention but not good enough.