Film Review: Mud

The Southern Gothic genre has a long and storied history.  For a period of time it seemed like filmmakers were abandoning the genre.  Thankfully, it has been experiencing a resurgence as of late.  Mostly independent features have been quietly slipping into theaters exploring a gritty South entrenched in violence.  “Mud” is an entry that proves …

Film Review: Pain & Gain

One filmmaker stands against a world in turmoil, fighting a power that nods disapprovingly in his direction.  He fights for three things: explosions, Miami and bikini clad girls.  That’s right, Michael Bay is back and this time he’s not messing around with battling robots or Shia LaBeouf.  “Pain & Gain” promises muscles and sweat but …