If there was ever a movie more suited for this current time, The Post would be the one. In this current era, where words are tossed around like “fake news”, we need to be reminded about speaking truth to power through the written word. Despite the period-specific sideburns and a screen choked with casual cigarette smokeContinue reading “‘The Post’ delivers an obvious message, elevated by Hanks’ and Streep’s performances”
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Oscars 2018 Nominations Announced
After much speculation and many ticket purchases, Oscar nominations have been revealed. Nominations for the 90th annual awards were announced this morning in Beverly Hills, California.
‘Deadpool 2’ moves up its release date while two other superhero films take a step back.
Deadpool’s shocked face should say it all.
Beautiful and magical, ‘The Shape of Water’ is a serious Best Picture Contender
It’s January so all the movies that have Oscar potential are coming out to theaters everywhere after languishing in select theaters during the last few weeks of 2017. One movie in particular that is receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike is Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy, The Shape of Water. I went intoContinue reading “Beautiful and magical, ‘The Shape of Water’ is a serious Best Picture Contender”
Jessica Chastain is electric, witty, and smart in Aaron Sorkin’s directoral debut, ‘Molly’s Game’
Aaron Sorkin, one of the best writers in Hollywood today, has a resume that speaks for itself. From the small screen with The West Wing and The Newsroom to silver screen standouts such as A Few Good Men, The Social Network, and Moneyball, it was only a matter of time before he took his placeContinue reading “Jessica Chastain is electric, witty, and smart in Aaron Sorkin’s directoral debut, ‘Molly’s Game’”
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ offers a updated and entertaining good time.
When it comes to remaking or creating long gestating sequels to movies from the past, I experience a mixture of excitement and trepidation. My concern is that too much time has passed or the original left behind such a legacy that it cannot be duplicated. Where I think some sequels and remakes succeed is byContinue reading “‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ offers a updated and entertaining good time.”
My Top 10 Anticipated Movies of 2018
2018 is on the horizon with an entire slate of new movies coming with it. Studios have already started putting out teasers and first looks at their new films (Avengers: Infinity War, anyone?!) to start generating hype for moviegoers to flock to theaters for a new adventure.
My Top 10 Movies of 2017
As we reach the final act of this year, it’s time to take a look back at a strong year for films. We’ve had a major assortment of movies come across the silver screen and got audiences into theaters almost every weekend. These movies offered an escape from our lives for an hour or two.Continue reading “My Top 10 Movies of 2017”
One Scene at A Time 