• Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Washington and Lee Strike Gold in Highest 2 Lowest

    In this reimagination of a Kurosawa classic, Lee proves that the same story can be told from a completely different lense and still land a visceral reaction for the culture. …

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    SUNDANCE: SLY LIVES! AKA The Burden of Black Genius

    January 29, 2025

    Chemical Hearts is an Unconventional Story of Teen Angst and Growth

    August 21, 2020

    Underwater Doesn’t Rise Above Sea-Level

    January 8, 2020
  • Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Paul Mescal is Mesmerizing – Denzel Captivating in Gladiator II

    Mescal is Crowe reincarnated, simply meaning he inhabits almost the identical spitfire vigor.  Yet it is his vulnerably sweet moments with Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) that layers this complicated man giving…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Sports, Ray-Ray and Adversity Inspire Reginald Hudlin’ Direction for SAFETY

    December 15, 2020

    Sing Sing Soars and Uplifts The Arts to The Heavens and Back

    August 20, 2024

    The Ballad of Wallis Island Brings Love Together One Last Time

    April 18, 2025
  • Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Denzel Washington is Better Than Ever and Back in The Equalizer 3

    One thing audiences can count on is whenever Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington pair up you will never regret the amount of time spent in a theatre for the experience…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Hardwick and Good Scorch The Screen in A Boy…A Girl…A Dream

    June 13, 2018

    All the Star Power in Hollywood Can’t Save Amsterdam

    January 1, 2023

    Secrets Revealed for Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet

    September 21, 2018
  • Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Michael B. Jordan and Chante Adams Deliver in A Journal or Jordan

    When I tell you, I literally had to retreat to my car where I proceeded to sob for quite some time, I do NOT exaggerate.  This story will sucker punch…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Nicole Kidman IS Lucille Ball in Being The Ricardos

    December 9, 2021

    TIFF 19: Cynthia Erivo Spectacular as Harriet Tubman

    September 11, 2019

    Regina King Pays Homage to Iconic Activist/Politician Shirley Chisholm

    March 25, 2024
  • Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Jared Leto and Rami Malek Spare Perfectly in The Little Things

    The performances from this award-winning trifecta comprised of Rami Malek, Denzel Washington and Jared Leto is literally a cinematic master class in suspense filled drama.  Each one resonates on a visceral…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Underwater Doesn’t Rise Above Sea-Level

    January 8, 2020

    Dev Patel Enchanting in The Personal History of David Copperfield

    August 28, 2020

    Sesame Workshop and HBO Create Mental Wellness Doc Through Our Eyes for All

    July 25, 2021
  • Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Festivals,  Film Reviews,  Sundance Film Festival

    August Wilson’s Work Takes Center Stage in Giving Voice

    Tennesse Williams, Eugene O’Neill, Mark Twain, Terrance McNally, Arthur Miller are some of America’s most revered playwrights.  We speak their name and discuss their work often, but why do we…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Taron Egerton Soars as Rock ‘N’ Roll Bad Boy Elton John in Rocketman

    May 31, 2019

    Rosalind Eleazar Solidifies Star Power in Misty Green

    October 11, 2026

    War Game Breaks Down Insurrection Discussions From the Inside Out

    August 19, 2024
  • Coming Attractions,  entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Denzel Washington is Lyft Driver out for Revenge in Equalizer 2

      DiCaprio and Scorsese, Scorsese and DeNiro, Hitchcock and Stewart…and NOW Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington for the reboot of the high-octane sequel Equalizer 2. After the death of his…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Is The Second Time Around Just as Delicious for The Devil Wear Prada 2 ?

    May 27, 2026

    Love and Loyalty Permeate Spider-man: Brand New Day

    August 1, 2026

    Behind The Scenes Tea on Creating the Villainous Cruella

    May 27, 2021
  • entertainment,  Film Reviews

    Denzel Washington is Genius in Roman J. Israel, Esq

    Two-time Oscar Winner Denzel Washington is on a roll these days.  As you know, I wholeheartedly felt like he deserved the Oscar last year for Fences.  However, he may have…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Aaron Paul and Nina Dobrev Steal the Show in The Get Out

    July 2, 2026

    AFI FEST 2024: Wright and Hanks Reunite in Emotional Drama Here

    October 27, 2024

    JOHN LEGEND TAKES US “UNDERGROUND”

    March 9, 2016
  • Award Shows,  entertainment

    Stranger Things hit SAG Awards with Viola Making History and Hidden Figures Blasting Off

    The Screen Actors Guild Awards are always a highlight of the award season because the love comes directly from the acting community.  Needless to say, actors showed up and showed…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    Producer’s Guild Awards 2015

    January 7, 2016

    The Favourite Dominates BAFTA Nominations

    January 9, 2019

    OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: WHO WILL WIN? WHO SHOULD WIN?

    February 28, 2016
  • Award Shows,  entertainment,  Film Reviews,  Oscars

    FENCES

    August Wilson wrote his first play “Jitney in 1979, but it was “Fences” that put this Pittsburgh born playwright on the map..  “Fences” received a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award…

    Read More

    You May Also Like!

    The Shape of Water Leads 2017 Golden Globe Nom

    December 11, 2017

    2016 MTV MOVIE AWARDS

    April 11, 2016

    People of Color Making History – Oscars 2017

    January 24, 2017
12

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets

The Curvy Critic on Facebook

The Curvy Critic on Facebook

The Curvy Film Critic

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,842 other subscribers

Top Posts by The Curvy Film Critic

  • Verity Feels Like a Cheap Imitation of Films Gone By
    Verity Feels Like a Cheap Imitation of Films Gone By
  • Rehearsals for a Revolution is a Lesson in Courage, Family and Tenacity
    Rehearsals for a Revolution is a Lesson in Courage, Family and Tenacity
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Elena Kampouris Sizzle in Futuristic Wifelike
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Elena Kampouris Sizzle in Futuristic Wifelike
  • Does Nicole Kidman Find True Love in Destroyer?
    Does Nicole Kidman Find True Love in Destroyer?
  • Malkovich and Rockwell are Perfection in Wild Horse Nine
    Malkovich and Rockwell are Perfection in Wild Horse Nine

Blog Stats

  • 365,433 hits

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets

The Curvy Critic on Facebook

The Curvy Critic on Facebook

The Curvy Film Critic

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,842 other subscribers

Top Posts by The Curvy Film Critic

  • Verity Feels Like a Cheap Imitation of Films Gone By
    Verity Feels Like a Cheap Imitation of Films Gone By
  • Rehearsals for a Revolution is a Lesson in Courage, Family and Tenacity
    Rehearsals for a Revolution is a Lesson in Courage, Family and Tenacity
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Elena Kampouris Sizzle in Futuristic Wifelike
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Elena Kampouris Sizzle in Futuristic Wifelike
  • Does Nicole Kidman Find True Love in Destroyer?
    Does Nicole Kidman Find True Love in Destroyer?
  • Malkovich and Rockwell are Perfection in Wild Horse Nine
    Malkovich and Rockwell are Perfection in Wild Horse Nine

Blog Stats

  • 365,433 hits

The Curvy Film Critic Review Archive Posts

The Curvy Critic Review Categories

AAFCA Presents on TCM with Carla Renata and Jamaall Findley

https://youtu.be/4EHxxBEfZLw

Social

  • View TheCurvyCritic’s profile on Facebook
  • View @TheCurvyCritic’s profile on Twitter
  • View @TheCurvyCritic’s profile on Instagram
  • View @TheCurvyCritic’s profile on Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Tumblr

Join Carla Renata's Corner

Enter your email address to follow Carla Renata's Corner be the first and receive new posts directly in by email.

Join 2,842 other subscribers

New Releases

Throwback Thursday

Star Tributes

Classics

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets
2026 @TheCurvyCritic
Loading Comments...