Posts in category Tropic Sprockets

Tropic Sprockets / The Lost City of Z By Ian Brockway James Gray (The Immigrant ) tells the compelling story of the explorer Percy Fawcett …

Tropic Sprockets / The Boss Baby By Ian Brockway If you ever wondered what an Alpha Male Type A infant might look like, “The Boss …

Tropic Sprockets / T2 Trainspotting By Ian Brockway The uncompromising and prismatic Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Steve Jobs) scores with “T2 Trainspotting,” a sequel to …

Tropic Sprockets  / This Beautiful Fantastic By Ian Brockway Simon Aboud (Comes a Bright Day) directs a mild and sweet fairy tale entitled “This Beautiful …

Tropic Sprockets / Kong : Skull Island By Ian Brockway We have seen the awesome yet endearing sight of him in charming stop action animation …

Tropic Sprockets / Song to Song By Ian Brockway From the inimitable Terrence Malick (Badlands, The Tree of Life) here is “Song to Song,” a …

Tropic Sprockets / Personal Shopper By Ian Brockway The provocative Oliver Assayas directs a thoughtful journey into what may or may not be the supernatural. …

Tropic Sprockets / The Sense of An Ending” (edited) By Ian Brockway Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) directs a story of high drama and university era regrets …

Tropic Sprockets / Get Out By Ian Brockway Comedian Jordan Peele, half of the Key and Peele duo on Comedy Central, has directed a horror …

Tropic Sprockets / John Wick: Chapter 2 By Ian Brockway Chad Stahelski directs this sequel to great effect. Keanu Reeves also reprises his role in  …

Tropic Sprockets / Land of Mine By Ian Brockway “Land of Mine” by director Martin Zandvliet was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign …

Tropic Sprockets / A United Kingdom By Ian Brockway Director Amma Asante’s third film focuses on the true story of Prince Seretse Khama and the …

Tropic Sprockets / Julieta By Ian Brockway In Pedro Almodovar’s latest, existentialism pervades all. “Julieta” is as eye popping and as colorful as the director’s …

Tropic Sprockets / Paterson By Ian Brockway The forever quirky Jim Jarmusch (Down By Law, Only Lovers Left Alive) is back with “Paterson.” This film has …

Tropic Sprockets / A Night of a Thousand Stars By Ian Brockway It’s time again for The Tropic Oscar Gala, sure to be a night …

Tropic Sprockets / A Night of a Thousand Stars By Ian Brockway It’s time again for The Tropic Oscar Gala, sure to be a night …

Tropic Sprockets / The 2017 Oscar Shorts: Animation By Ian Brockway The animated shorts category this year may be in a mainstream conventional mode, but …

Tropic Sprockets / The Salesman By Ian Brockway Iranian director Asghar Farhadi (A Separation) directs a flawlessly unnerving thriller “The Salesman.” The film is searingly …

Tropic Sprockets / 20th Century Women By Ian Brockway Mike Mills’ latest “20th Century Women” is a character study as much as it is a …

Tropic Sprockets / Hidden Figures By Ian Brockway Theodore Melfi’s “Hidden Figures” is swift and buoyant, hitting just the right note. This true story that …