Articles by Felix Gonzalez, Jr.
Masters of Horror: Family
John Landis took the helm a second time for Showtime's "Masters of Horror" series last year, after directing "Deer Woman" for the first season. With "Family, " he certainly goes for the dark comedy that he is primarily [...]
Someone To Love
Director Henry Jaglom's unconventional and experimental style of filmmaking has not made him an audience or critical favorite, but he has carved out a unique niche on the independent film scene. His highly personal and sincere projects reveal a [...]
The Nativity Story
In the wake of Mel Gibson's astounding success with "The Passion of the Christ, " Hollywood studios have been scrambling to reach a heretofore untapped audience that is thirsting for quality religious entertainment. No film has yet to equal [...]
Ghost: Special Collector's Edition
In 1990, the romantic thriller "Ghost" became the must-see date movie of the summer, making a believer out of everyone who saw it with its message that love truly can conquer all. It was also a risky undertaking, blending elements from several [...]
Masters Of Horror: Pro-Life
Showtime's hit anthology series "Masters of Horror" has gathered some of the most celebrated writers and directors of contemporary horror to bring short features to television. With its second season wrapped up, the episodes are already [...]
Come Early Morning
With the dawn of each new morning comes the promise of change and new beginnings. For a Southern woman in her late 30s with a dead-end job and a dysfunctional background, the mornings only promise waking up in a stranger's bed and chasing a hangover [...]
Re-Animator
Stuart Gordon's 1985 horror-comedy opus set a boundary that no one has ever quite lived up to since in the genre. Making his film debut with "Re-Animator, " Gordon mixed bits of classic and contemporary horror elements, including a healthy [...]
Pickpocket
Sri Lankan cinema has yet to catch on in the Western world, and judging from this release, it probably won't for some time. That is not to say that Linton Semage's "Pickpocket" is a bad film. In fact, there is a lot to be praised here, [...]