Molly’s Game makes me think of the word “crackerjack” and that’s a compliment
‘Molly’s Game’ knows what it has with the supernatural talent of Jessica Chastain and puts it good use… continue reading
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Darkest Hour is a triumphant showcase for Gary Oldman
‘Darkest Hour’ hinges on an exceptional performance by Gary Oldman, but most often swings towards success… continue reading
The Post isn’t Spielberg’s showiest movie, but it’s one of his most relevant
‘The Post’ boasts an all-star cast of amazing actors in a story that’s eerily resonant… continue reading
The Disaster Artist is a great movie about the best worst movie ever made
James Franco and company hit new heights in the hilarious, touching ‘The Disaster Artist’… continue reading
The Man Who Invented Christmas is a pleasant holiday movie
‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ is enjoyable, but it doesn’t hit the highs it’s capable of… continue reading
Thank You For Your Service is a bleak look at PTSD without real grace
‘Thank You For Your Service’ has its heart in the right place, but it has no subtlety at all… continue reading
Raw emotions spark a flame in true story Only the Brave
An inspirational tale of real life heroes delivers… continue reading
Battle of the Sexes brings back the 1970s in style
‘Battle of the Sexes’ shows that even as times change, some things stay the same… continue reading
Stronger tells the emotional story of the man they call The Hero of Boston
‘Stronger’ perfectly captures the emotion of the tragedy that rocked the Boston Marathon in 2013… continue reading
Crown Heights tells a poignant true story in a way that may just resonate
The wrongful conviction of ‘Crown Heights’ is a frustrating story, but in a good way… continue reading
The Glass Castle provides an emotional look at unconventional families
Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson shine as members of a dysfunctional family… continue reading
Megan Leavey is a fine, purely paint the numbers war hero movie
‘Megan Leavey’ feels completely average in the realm of true story war movies… continue reading
Harley and the Davidsons shows how three men built a brand & a legacy
You’re familiar with the brand, but learn the story behind the name with the Discovery Channel’s ‘Harley and the Davidsons’ miniseries, now available on DVD and Blu-ray… continue reading
The Founder reveals the whole truth about Ray Krok and McDonald’s
Krok revolutionized the fast food industry, but is he hero or villain?… continue reading
Hidden Figures sheds light on some of the unsung heroes of American history
‘Hidden Figures’ is a biopic the way it ought to be done — resonant, well acted, and light on the parts that we don’t care about… continue reading