Film & TV Reviews (2019)

Film & TV: Joker

The Lost Signals retain their sense of humor while discussing the complex and controversial themes –as well as Joaquin Phoenix’s landmark performance– in Todd Phillips’, “Joker.” [Aggregate score 8.75]

Film & TV: Cold War

TLS bears witness to a star-crossed love affair that spans both sides of the Iron Curtain in Pawel Pawlikowski’s, “Cold War.” [Aggregate score: 8.75]

Film & TV: Ad Astra

Such is the gravity of Heart of Darkness that its resonance can be felt far away in space. The caveat being the further the signal travels, the less clear it seems, ala Ad Astra.
[Aggregate score: 5.75]

Film & TV: The Lives of Others

We continue our journey through foreign language films with a review of The Lives of Others, a movie about life in state-controlled East Germany shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall. [Aggregate score: 9.6]

Film & TV: IT: Chapter 2

TLS returns to the root of their childhood nightmares to confront and overcome them in Part 2 of the modern film adaptation of Stephen King’s IT.
[Aggregate score: 8.3]

Film & TV: The Distinguished Citizen

Stopping down in South America on their global cinema tour, TLS hangs out with a renowned author returning to his hometown to find out what people really think of him and his work.
[Aggregate score: 10]

Interview with Filmmaker Andres Rovira

TLS sits down with writer/director Andres Rovira to chat about his recently released film, Between the Darkness (see trailer here) as well as his filmmaking experiences leading up to it.

About Andres: Originally from Miami, Florida, I’m an LA-based filmmaker. My writing/directing work spans films, digital shorts and commercials for brands such as Forbes, J. Wakefield Brewing, JoJo Tea, and B12 Love. In 2018 I directed my first feature film, “Come, Said the Night,” starring Lew Temple and Danielle Harris and acquired by DirectTV. The film was an Official Selection at Cinequest Film Festival and Dances With Films 2019. My scripts have placed in the 2016 Austin Film Festival (Finalist) and the Academy Nicholl Fellowship (Semi-Finalist). I’m always looking for my next filmmaking adventure.

Between the Darkness is available for rent or purchase at:
Amazon
DirecTV

Note: We didn’t have video of this interview, but we have added a bunch of promo pics from Between the Darkness, just so you won’t have to stare at a blank screen if you’re watching on YouTube. Though the dulcet tones of Andres’ voice should be enough for you. Stop being so greedy.

Film & TV: Timbuktu

TLS travels to the troubled land of Timbuktu in this nuanced look at the life and times of the city and its citizens under extremist occupation. [Aggregate score: 8]

Film & TV: Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood

In Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film release, TLS salutes the fading days of Golden Age tinsel town through a meta-Western bent.
[Aggregate score: 9]

Film & TV: The Art of Self Defense

TLS attempt to become “real men” in the off-beat quirky dark comedy, The Art of Self-Defense.
[Aggregate score: 8]