August 6th, 2012 at 6:52AM
New Jack City (1991) dir. Mario Van Peebles 3/4 I think if I had seen New Jack City back in 1991, I would have loved it. It’s an interesting tale filled with sex, drugs and hip hop, but coming at it now it seems a little dated. Not that the tale itself is no longer relevant, it’s just so steeped in ’90s hip hop and fashion that it’s impossible not to notice it. For me, this is a good thing as… Click the link for the full review!

New Jack City (1991)

dir. Mario Van Peebles

3/4

I think if I had seen New Jack City back in 1991, I would have loved it. It’s an interesting tale filled with sex, drugs and hip hop, but coming at it now it seems a little dated. Not that the tale itself is no longer relevant, it’s just so steeped in ’90s hip hop and fashion that it’s impossible not to notice it. For me, this is a good thing as…

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April 2nd, 2012 at 6:49AM
The Arriviste (2012) dir. Paschal Santschi 2.5/4 Most low-budget films go the horror route, and while the intro to The Arriviste features a dude getting his hand chopped off, it is quickly apparent that the goal is something other than gory trash. The Arriviste is a mystery crime film, and one that is perhaps more interesting for its backstory than its actual contents. The Arriviste is special… Click the poster for the full review!

The Arriviste (2012)

dir. Paschal Santschi

2.5/4

Most low-budget films go the horror route, and while the intro to The Arriviste features a dude getting his hand chopped off, it is quickly apparent that the goal is something other than gory trash. The Arriviste is a mystery crime film, and one that is perhaps more interesting for its backstory than its actual contents. The Arriviste is special…

Click the poster for the full review!

#The Arriviste#Paschal Santschi#Crime#Film#Low-Budget#Independent#35mm