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
History
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
Dunkirk is visually stunning, but emotionally lacking
Christopher Nolan’s wartime drama does pack a punch… 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
Dunkirk is intense, harrowing & perhaps the most emotionally resonant Nolan movie yet
‘Dunkirk’ is yet another masterwork from Christopher Nolan that sheds light on a crucial historical moment seldom seen outside the UK… continue reading
The Promise is a haunting reminder about The Armenian Genocide
‘The Promise’ does an excellent job of bringing the Armenian Genocide of the early 20th century into perspective so it’s not forgotten to the annals of history…. 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
Silence is a beautiful, painful movie that isn’t the Scorsese film you’d expect
‘Silence’ certainly is a grand movie, although it is so specific, the audience can’t be that wide… 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
Jackie offers a stylish, evocative, beguiling view at a famous figure in pain
‘Jackie’ showcases a career high performance from Natalie Portman in a movie that doesn’t play it safe… continue reading
The Birth of a Nation strive to be important but misses the mark
It’s never a good thing when you wonder “what’s the point” at the end of a movie… continue reading
The 33 on Blu-Ray Is Visually Satisfying
And so is the story telling. But prepare to expect very little from the extras and you’ll be just fine… continue reading
Macbeth is a bloody, brutal, and balefully beautifully take on the Bard
‘Macbeth’ drips with a sense of atmosphere with a fantastic performance at the center… continue reading
The Big Short is the most fun you’ll have watching the world economy collapse
‘The Big Short’ is like a heist movie combined with a cynical take on the housing crisis… continue reading
Suffragette is an imperfect movie about an important subject
‘Suffragette’ has serious acting chops behind it, but the movie doesn’t successfully connect to its characters… continue reading