All posts by Jim Batts
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NEW YEAR’S EVE (2011) – The Review
Seems that not that long ago holidays were almost the exclusive domain of horror flicks (...
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BEING ELMO – The Review
Countless movies over the years have dealt with the exploits of fictional characters that have brought things to...
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HUGO – The Review
Wow. It seems only yesterday that I was bemoaning having to don the big glasses and watch another...
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INTO THE ABYSS – The Review
The application of the death penalty in the sentencing of criminal cases has been an issue that...
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ARTHUR CHRISTMAS – The Review
Well, Harold and Kumar have already taken their 3D shot at Christmas, so it’s time for another 3D...
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AURELIE LAFLAMME’S DIARY – SLIFF Review
The pre-teen years are trying for most young people. This is especially the case for this film’s heroine....
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ELEANOR’S SECRET – SLIFF Review
It’s been said that when a child learns to read, the door to a whole new world opens...
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REHEARSAL FOR A SICILIAN TRAGEDY – SLIFF Review
Several years ago American actor John Turturro traveled to Sicily in order to work on a motion picture and promptly fell...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR – SLIFF Review
HAPPY NEW YEAR is a new drama that explores the problems that must be solved.” When Johnny Comes...
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THE MAN NOBODY KNEW – SLIFF Review
Upon the death of a parent a son or daughter will often spend hours and hours sifting through...
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HERE’S THE KICKER – SLIFF Review
“On the Road Again” is the rallying song of many a movie comedy, including the romantic comedy (...
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THE GRAY SEASONS – SLIFF Review
THE GRAY SEASONS was originally reviewed during the St. Louis Filmmaker’s Showcase. The title of Robert Herrera’s compelling...
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YOUNG GOETHE IN LOVE – SLIFF Review
In the tradition of films such as NOWHERE BOY and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE comes another film depicting the per-recognition, early...
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THE INTERRUPTERS – SLIFF Review
THE INTERRUPTERS was originally reviewed on September 9th, 2011. Every day thousands of people across the nation grit...
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CONFIDENCE MAN: THE HUGH DENEAL STORY – SLIFF Review
This film begins with a scene familiar to fans of documentaries about music groups. Hugh DeNeal and his band mates are...
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DYING TO DO LETTERMAN – SLIFF Review
Growing up we’re always told that it’s important to set goals, to follow your dreams. But what if...
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SLIFF Interview: BILL PLYMPTON
This interview was conducted by Jim Batts on November 11th, 2011. Bill Plympton is one of the most...
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CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME – SLIFF Review
As the title suggests CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME ( CLSASS ) is a whimsical examination of the lesbian...
