Kelvin Harrison, Jr. is Phenomenal in Dramatic American Tragedy Waves
Waves is film that encompasses ripples of societal norms and expectations then flips it completely on its head. Director Trey Edward Shults exquisitely weaves a story focused on how family…
Career Best from Four Legends Engulf Netflix’s The Irishman
Beautifully shot and perfectly invoking a pivotal period of American history in the 1950's right down to the musical soundtrack. Of course, the other elephant on the page is the…
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Film Noir Tourette’s Gumshoe Mystery Makes Motherless Brooklyn Priceless
As Director, Producer and lead actor, Norton brings a film noir vibe to Motherless Brooklyn that is most refreshing. However, the film does run a tad long getting a little…
Women Dominate and Triumph in Terminator: Dark Fate
Of course, this film would be nothing without my girl Linda Hamilton aka Sarah Connor. As an outlaw who’s knocking off Terminators ever since Arnold’s T-800 killed Edward Furlong’s John.…
Is Imelda Marcos Grieving Widow or Political Puppetmaster in The Kingmaker
It is absolutely mind boggling how self-entered entitled political figures with money and power continue to navigate and trample over democracy and laws? How do you bury a leader reviled…
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Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom, Jr Spectacular in Harriet Tubman Biopic
At the end of the day, you can't tell the story of this courageous woman without acknowledging slavery, but Harriet isn't a slave film. It's the story of a…
The Addams Family is Frighteningly Ghoulish Fun
Animated visuals like Morticia's moving spider dress, Wednesday's noose braids, coupled with numerous pop culture references (red ballon from IT and lime in the coconut song lyric), an animated version…
FIRST and Star Wars: Force for Change Launch “Build My Droid” Contest
Fans who have ever dreamed of designing a Star Wars droid will finally get their chance in the “Build My Droid” Contest*, an initiative launched by Star Wars: Force for Change and FIRST to inspire the…
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The Painted Bird is Savage, Shocking and Shakes to the Core
Petr Kotlár should have his own special award and recognition of carrying a film of this magnitude with little to no dialogue. He is truly a marvel to watch. The…
Pattinson and Dafoe are Bizarre and Brilliant in The Lighthouse
Shot on 35mm in shockingly gorgeous black-and-white by Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke), this psychological thriller follows the slow descent into madness of two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) on a…
