Underwater Doesn’t Rise Above Sea-Level
One of my favorite films from back in the day is The Poseidon Adventure. It had the glamour of New Year’s Eve, Shelley Winters and the song you just…
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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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…
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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…
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FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARDS NOMINATIONS UNVEILED
The Biggest Little Farm leads this year with seven nominations, including Best Documentary Feature, John Chester for Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Score, Best Narration, and Best Science/Nature Documentary. Recognized…
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Who Rules The World – Strippers and JLo in Hustlers
After watching Sheila Kelly promote her pole dancing franchise “S Factor” on an Oprah show, I decided to check it out. Walking through those doors, I was greeted by women…
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TIFF 19: Tilda Cobham-Hervey is Invincible in Helen Reddy Bio I Am Woman
I Am Woman is full of the typical biographic cliche's, but is beautifully shot and reminds this generation of a time where being a woman in America or anywhere is…
IT: Chapter Two is a Supernatural Horror/Thriller with Few Thrills
Produced by Warner Brothers, IT CHAPTER TWO is a supernatural thriller full of jump out of your seat moments. Horror fans will be satisfied with Pennywise’s return and newcomers to…
Blinded By The Light Exuberant Tribute to Springsteen
Gurinder Chadha, the director behind 2002’s “Bend it Like Beckham,” really knows how to capture the heart and spirit of teens and bring them to life on-screen with infectious energy.…
Jamie Bell and Danielle Macdonald Confront White Supermacy in SKIN
Skin displays in one fell swoop all the things about racism that make us uncomfortable and angry. It's a reminder that NO human comes into this earth armed with hatred.…
