Linda Cook review: ‘Pig’ is delectable indie fable of loss

One who gets his comeuppance in an unforgettable and Oscar-worthy meltdown moment works at a restaurant. David Knell richly deserves a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this outstanding performance that’s a great reason to see the film twice.   

 

Review: Nicolas Cage revisits what he left behind in ‘Pig’

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/15/review-nicolas-cage-revisits-what-he-left-behind-pig/7970413002/ A scene where he quietly cuts through the soul of a hoity-toity chef (an excellent David Knell) in an elegant restaurant is among the year’s very best.  Nicolas Cage is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re gonna get.  Sometimes (most of the time) you get Cage unhinged, appearing in cheap-o films well-below his talent level, …