All articles by David Kempler

French snobbery versus American ingenuity in this predictable, unfunny version of a true story about a wine taste-off in 1976.

A man reviews his relationship with his dying father and selflishly turns it into a pity party for himself.

Political intrigue and murder takes a back seat to personal drama in Fatih Akin’s masterfully directed piece.

A doctor either murdered his wife and a host of others or didn’t, in this mystery that has more twists than a curly haired girl on a humid day.

Julianne Moore shines as a whoring, amoral sociallite in a fact-based examination of a sex/murder scandal in the 70’s. Unfortunately, everyone else is just along for the ride.

Werner Herzog takes us to Antarctica this time, and as usual his slant is both bizarre and compelling.

The most orthodox of orthodox Judaism is looked back upon by a director who was once one of them. If it was as boring as he portrays it, it’s amazing any are left at all.

Genghis Kahn is an aw-shucks, modest superhero in this charitable view of him as he slaughters his way to the top.

The most vital group of senior citizens teaches us all a lesson on appreciating and reveling in the joys of being alive, no matter the obstacles.