“Civil War” emerges as a riveting film that breaks the conventional boundaries of its genre to present a potent story centered on the ethics of journalism and the grim realities of war. Set in a future America devastated by internal strife, the movie offers an intense look at the duties and challenges journalists face in […]
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is a haunting and gripping cinematic exploration of a dark chapter in American history. Based on David Grann’s nonfiction book of the same name, the film delves into the Osage Indian murders that occurred in the 1920s, a series of killings that unveiled a sinister web
Yes there is a piano in Jane Campions new film, the Oscar nominated director worried about that element with “The Power of the Dog”, but has since embraced the idea that they are both companion pieces and bookends to her career. The director from New Zealand used her home country to stand in for Montana
Be prepared; this is a scary shocking movie. I was heard to yell out quietly twice. Music by Javier Navarette, cinematography by Florian Hoffmeister, and production design by Tim Grimes set the stage, along with creepy and disturbing sounds that aren’t always identifiable. Helmed by director Scott Cooper, the filmmakers have created a film that is successful in a number
Betrayal of one’s own can be considered one of the most egregious of sins, and this film about the Black Panthers in the 1960’s does an excellent job in charting the beginnings of such a compromise, the experience of the betrayer, and some of the after-effects for the perpetrator. The story is told from William O’Neal’s
To better understand Charlie Kaufman, I would refer you to his Oscar-winning film “Adaptation.” Tasked with adapting a novel, Kaufman (“Being John Malkovich”) ended up writing about his own struggles with the process resulting in an extraordinary film that won Meryl Streep a Golden Globe nomination and Chris Cooper an Oscar. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is
You can appreciate Martin Scorsese’s accomplishments and his lasting legacy in cinema without really loving his films. His latest “The Irishman” is a Netflix-funded mob flick that harkens back to his “Casino” or “Goodfellas” days, with a spattering of familiar cast. Given free rein by Netflix, the only studio who would (or could) give him
Lets get the Christian Bale performance talk out of the way right off the bat. Yes, the makeup and prosthetics are Oscar worthy, among the best of the year including Suspiria and Border. However you can find other Bale performances that are of the same or better quality, and that shouldn’t diminish his accomplishments here.
From the writers and directors of slapstick comedy “Vacation”, comes another ridiculous film in the vein of Steve Carell/Tina Fey’s “Date Night”. Misunderstanding is the backbone of modern day comedies. Jason Bateman himself, the king of that very concept. “Game Night” embraces its own ridiculousness by discussing Liam Neeson action films, calling out superhero movies,
It would be simpler to blame this dis-interesting film on Tom Cruise (The Mummy), but isn’t not all his fault. It’s true, Cruise’s prolonged stereotype of the “macho guy”, always cast along side the much younger blond, plays into the “been there, already seen it” feeling you get while watching American Made. But Doug Liman