The Worst Films of 2015

This is coming out a little late than usual but here is what I considered the WORST of the worst in film from 2015. Stay tuned next weekend for what will ultimately be the best of the previous year.

Worst Movies of 2015 (So Far…)

It has been a hectic year for me so far. What with moving literally on the other side of the country and working in the TV industry. Luckily I have still had a lot of time to go to the movies and watch some of the best & worst the big screen has to offer. With this being the holiday weekend and also the midway point of 2015 I would like to express my opinion on what were the highlights in film on both ends of the spectrum. Below are the ‘Worst Films of 2015’ while tomorrow you will see some of the Best. Also, make sure to click on the ‘Review’ tab on this blog to check out all my reviews for these films and more. Hope you enjoy and have a great holiday weekend!

How Not To: Detroit

There is no denying that the city of Detroit, Michigan has fallen on hard times. In 2013 the city declared bankruptcy and it seems like things are not going to get better in the immediate future. Of course that means it gives the film industry the opportunity to showcase their message on how tragic the events are unfolding right now. We have seen several films, and television programs, take place in the Motor City with various results. Honestly it feels as though that the industry does not particularly care about the inhabitants of the city nor wanting to show how we can solve anything.

Lost River (Review)

Many actors think they can easily go behind the camera and create their own film. We have seen it time and time again with very mixed results. For every Ben Affleck (Argo) and Clint Eastwood (Unforgiven, Mystic River) giving us some cinematic gems we have the opposite in Eddie Murphy (Harlem Nights) who shows he should stay far away from the Director’s chair. Last year, Ryan Gosling tried his hand at becoming his own auteur with the debut of Lost River. Does this show any promise that Mr. Gosling can become a hot, new commodity as a filmmaker?

My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (REVIEW)

In 2013 acclaimed Danish Director Nicolas Winding Refn released his next film Only God Forgives. It was a follow up to his last outing in Drive, which astounded people and elevated his career to new heights. So, of course, the pressure was on him to make everyone happy and continue his newfound success. During the making of his new film Refn’s wife, Liv Corfixen, decided to film the entire production process and to see how his husband is coping mentally. While My Life Directed does showcase some of the problems affecting Refn it mostly fails making it meaningful.

Refn Weekend

By complete purpose and not at all by accident this weekend is going to be:

NICOLAS WINDING REFN WEEKEND!

Stay tuned in Saturday and Sunday for all things Refn.

Saturday: I look at an amazing scene in his film Bronson. Expect tons of nudity!

Sunday: A review of the new documentary My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn

But tell for for today: What’s your favorite Refn film? I won’t hold it against you if its Drive cause, let’s face it, it is amazing. But what about your favorite, non-Drive film? That’s a tough one.