Screen Zealots

FANATICAL ABOUT FILM! Movies are our religion and the theater our church. Our gods are named Tarantino, Anderson and Scorsese. We attend services 3-4 times a week and take our communion in the form of soda and popcorn. We offer up these reviews in hopes of pleasing our deities. We are a married couple and we are both passionate about movies, and we hope you’ll find it interesting to read our “he said, she said” viewpoints. Oftentimes we agree but, as evidenced by many a late night discussion shared among film fans, it’s more fun when we don’t. Please share your own comments on our reviews. We encourage all forms of respectful debate. We are, after all, “Fanatical About Film”!

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Turns a familiar crime thriller into a gripping, culturally authentic exploration of community, trauma, and accountability.

"Gangland"

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"Rhythm is a Dancer"

Written, directed by, and starring Lauren Caster, the coming-of-age dramedy “Rhythm is a Dancer” draws from her own life, which makes it all the more surprising that the film never feels especially personal. The story follows Ro (Caster), a struggling dancer who returns home after years away to finally meet her biological father (Tate Donovan). Raised by her mother Susan (Amy Aquino), who chose…

"Rhythm is a Dancer"

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A tense, well crafted political thriller elevated by a screenplay that balances suspense with tough themes.

"Borderline"

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A strong showcase of independent filmmaking that makes the most of its limitations.

"Hamilton House"

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A rare blockbuster that earns its scale through character as much as spectacle, this breathtaking epic is a monumental achievement.

"The Odyssey"

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A gripping, disturbing documentary that’s essential viewing for anyone who cares about animals and conservation.

"Captured"

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A sharply written and deeply compassionate relationship drama that blends uncomfortable comedy with emotional honesty.

"The Invite"

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An unsettling blend of psychological drama and grotesque body horror that understands the scariest monsters often grow from ordinary human pain.

"The Remedy"

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A goofy, gory horror comedy that embraces its B-movie charm.

"Hold the Fort"

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A well-intentioned film with timely messages about corporate greed and mental health, but one whose ambitions ultimately exceed its execution.

"The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg"

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An exemplary martial arts film with expertly choreographed action, it's one of the decade's best and an absolute must-watch for action fans.

"The Furious"

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What could have been a tense, emotionally devastating portrait of desperation instead becomes unpleasantly repetitive.

"Tender"

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Its sharp Hollywood satire gives the film a fresh perspective, even if the story follows a fairly familiar path.

"Above the Line"

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An exceptionally ambitious film that blends Hollywood crime thriller and true crime procedural with a sharp meditation on the instability of cinematic truth.

"Chapter 51"

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Funny and surprisingly touching, a fitting farewell that proves the friendships behind the mayhem were always the series' greatest stunt.

"Jackass: Best and Last"

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An ambitious, entertaining blend of comedy, friendship, and sharp social satire, even if it occasionally gets bogged down in financial jargon.

"Coin"

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A compelling portrait of the pioneering forensic pathologist who changed Hollywood death investigations forever.

"Coroner to the Stars"