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Hopkins and Pryce Humanize Pontiff’s with Netflix’s The Two Popes
We are told to never discuss religion or politics at the dinner table or during the holidays. It’s a surefire way to divisiveness, disagreements and putting a damper on festivities.…
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Was Richard Jewell a Hero or a Victim of Media Speculation
Not only does Hauser look eerily close to the now deceased Jewell, but his unique quality of appearing one crayon short of a box laced with vulnerability and heart serves…
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Adam Sandler is No Joke in Uncut Gems
You know the person that buys a lottery ticket every day, goes to the racetrack and plays craps with the unwavering belief that with every dime they own (and sometimes…
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Atlantics Tackles Senegalese Issues with Zombie Love Story
Y'all know I am not one for zombies and such, so my eyes were covered for a good portion of those scenes. However, I loved this film simply due to…
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Grief Masterfully Encapsulated with Driver and Johansson in Marriage Story
As human beings age, we are privy to wisdom, change and growth. Sometimes that growth spurt results in growing apart from what is familiar and comfortable. Sometimes, our growth spurt…
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I’m Not Going to Be Ignored – Women vs Award Season Nominations
Well, when HFPA President Lorenzo Soria was questioned about the issue, much like pouring salt in a wound, he defended the results telling Variety's Marc Malkin that the organization votes…
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Online Dating Goes Awry in Queen and Slim
Beautifully and exquisitely shot, the opening wide shot sets the tone perfectly. Matsoukas uses her music video background to make Queen & Slim interesting, yet intriguing. Particularly, with the cinematic…
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Coming Attractions, entertainment, Film Festivals, Film Reviews, TIFF 2019, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Tom Hanks is Pitch Perfect in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Forgiveness. Humanity. Love. Understanding. These words seem very simple, yet they were anything but to Fred Rogers. Fred Rogers was a man with infinite patience, but the point is he…
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Coming Attractions, entertainment, Film Festivals, Film Reviews, TIFF 2019, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Damon and Bale Crush it in Racing Drama Ford v Ferrari
Although I loved learning about the Ford v Ferrari feud and how Fiat came in flipping everything upside down and standout performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, this film's…
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CIA on Blast and Held Accountable in Amazon Studios’ The Report
The most poignant moment that strings the film together at its core features footage of now deceased Senator John McCain as he testified on the floor, " What were the…
