Posts in category Tropic Sprockets

Tropic Sprockets / Bones and All By Ian Brockway From Luca Guadagnino (Suspiria), the auteur of odd, “Bones and All” is an adaption from a novel …

Tropic Sprockets / When Harry Met Sally (1989) By Ian Brockway “When Harry Met Sally,” the ultimate relationship comfort film by Rob Reiner, has arrived to …

Tropic Sprockets / Holy Spider By Ian Brockway From the Iranian director Ali Abbasi (Border) known for difficult and confrontational work, “Holy Spider” is the true …

Tropic Sprockets / Decision to Leave By Ian Brockway South Korean Master Park Chan-wook (Lady Vengeance) directs a Hitchcockian tale of obsession in the mode of …

Tropic Sprockets / Empire of Light By Ian Brockway Sam Mendes (American Beauty) directs a moody melodrama against the backdrop of an historic British cinema in …

Tropic Sprockets / Duran Duran: A Hollywood High By Ian Brockway Duran Duran, named for a reference in “ Barbarella,” is an 80s pop band made …

Tropic Sprockets / The Fabelmans By Ian Brockway From Steven Spielberg, the director who revitalized the “cliffhanger” sensation in American cinema, “The Fabelmans” is the …

Tropic Sprockets / Only in Theatres By Ian Brockway Actor Rafael Sbarge directs the affecting documentary “Only in Theaters” about the well-known Laemmle family and …

Tropic Sprockets  / White Noise By Ian Brockway Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story) adapts Don DeLillo’s complex novel “White Noise.” [Now showing at the Tropic, Showtimes …

Tropic Sprockets / Undertow (1949) By Ian Brockway From fright-master William Castle (The Tingler) here is the film noir “Undertow” co-starring our beloved Peggy Dow. …

Tropic Sprockets  / Salvatore: The Shoemaker of Dreams By Ian Brockway From Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name), “Salvatore: The Shoemaker of Dreams” is the …

Tropic Sprockets / The Last Waltz  By Ian Brockway  Martin Scorsese records the iconic 1976 concert of The Band titled “The Last Waltz.” The documentary is …

Tropic Sprockets / She Said By Ian Brockway “She Said” is a highly detailed and excellent depiction of the Harvey Weinstein investigation uncovered by reporters Jodi …

Tropic Sprockets / The Menu By Ian Brockway Producer Adam McKay’s mode of choice is spoofing, and he delivers the expected lampoons here in “The Menu” …

Tropic Sprockets / The Banshees of Inisherin By Ian Brockway From the black humor maestro Martin McDonagh (Seven Psychopaths), “The Banshees of Inisherin” fully showcases the …

Tropic Sprockets / Casablanca By Ian Brockway “Casablanca” is one of the most famous films in cinema history. Directed by Michael Curtiz (Mildred Pierce), the …

Tropic Sprockets / Five Star Final By Ian Brockway As a searing meditation on tabloid journalism from Director Mervyn Leroy (Little Caesar), the Oscar nominated …

Tropic Sprockets / Triangle of Sadness By Ian Brockway  Director Ruben Ostlund is a provocateur. His films can be seen as pointed critiques, poking fun at …

Tropic Sprockets  / Tar By Ian Brockway Cate Blanchett stars in Todd Field’s “Tar.” The film is propulsive, direct and intense. From the very first …

Tropic Sprockets / Carrie (1976) By Ian Brockway From the legendary Brian De Palma (Dressed to Kill), here is the original revenge classic “Carrie.” Few films …