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…
“Nativity Rocks” Film Review
Plenty of room at the Inn for all who love sing-along feel-good Christmas musicals, so come along and Rock the manger! I am a little traditional when it comes to Christmas. In my book, Christmas starts on Christmas Eve and continues for 12 days, ending…
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…
“If Beale Street Could Talk” Movie Review
Beautifully shot, stunningly acted with a music score which lives on long after the closing credits. From the director of the Oscar winning film Moonlight comes If Beale Street Could Talk. Adapted from the 1974 novel of the same name by James Baldwin, the film…
“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…
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Review
“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” opens with an aerial shot of London (following an owl in flight) that made me tremendously grateful not to be watching a 3D movie as even in 2D I got a little queasy. This shot sets the tone for…
