Jacki Weaver

Though there may be better “boxing” and “religious” films, there aren't too many that offer the combination of both in such a rewarding package as "Father Stu."

Nervous anticipation usually accompanies the English-language debut film of a prominent international director – the big business of American movie production has too often resulted in a compromised vision and desaturation of the idiosyncratic talents which gained the artist worldwide notice in the first place. Having made quite the international splash after Oldboy – the second of his “Vengeance ...[Read More]

From time to time, a movie comes out of left field and completely blows you away. For me, that movie is Silver Linings Playbook. I walked into the theatre with a completely open mind. In fact, the only knowledge I had of it was a trailer I had watched online the day of the screening. I walked out of the theatre mesmerized. From start to finish, Silver Linings Playbook delivered. The writing, the c...[Read More]