A Review of the Movie Arrival (2016)
I used to think, “Arrival” would be boring, then I watched it, and it turns out- I was right. But it was also a somewhat good movie. “Arrival” starts with some sad music and a voiceover of Louis Banks (Amy Adams). She’s sad, and it…
The Upside Movie Review – Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart
The Upside pairs up Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart in this remake of French comedy drama “Intouchables”, based on the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and Abdel Yasmin Sellou. Warning: mild spoilers. At first glance, “The Upside” delivers nothing new, relying on a…
A Review of “Vice” or the “I Hate Dick Cheney Story,” by Adam McKay
Christian Bale gets fat and mumbles his way through this unflattering and farcical look at the life of Dick Cheney in Vice. “Vice” begins in the War Room during the twin tower attacks on 9-11. Dick Cheney (Christian Bale) is making the decisions for…
Stan and Ollie Review – Starring John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan
A bromance that provides serious performances from two comedic actors. Stan and Ollie directed by Jon S. Baird follows famed comedy duo Laurel and Hardy on a tour through Europe at the end of their careers. The film stars Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel and…
Review of the Movie “Green Book”
I expected not to like “Green Book,” as a cliché riddled preach-feast, which it is, but it is also a very enjoyable film. When you see Viggo Mortenson and Mahershala Ali as the leads for a film, you know the performances will be stellar. But…
Bull Durham – Movies That Stand the Test of Time
It’s been 30 years since “Bull Durham” hit theatres and when it comes to standing the test of time, this is one of those movies. Written and directed by Ron Shelton, Bull Durham takes from the writer’s previous experience as a minor league ballplayer in this…
“They Shall Not Grow Old” Review – Peter Jackson’s Re-Imaging of WWI
The daily life of a solder receives a modern and surreal look in Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” “They Shall Not Grow Old” is a documentary by Peter Jackson that takes footage and audio recordings from World War One and updates them with modern…
Review of Bohemian Rhapsody Starring Rami Malek
An Oscar worthy performance by Rami Malek in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the story of the iconic band Queen “Bohemian Rhapsody” probably should have been called, “The Freddie Mercury Story,” since the film is really all about him. And honestly, there is nothing wrong with that. The remaining…
