2017

Marshall

You would think that a film titled “Marshall” would dive into who Thurgood Marshall was and his groundbreaking role in the American justice system. “Marshall” is helmed by a television director, who only returns to features films after forgotten slapstick comedies “The Ladies Man” and “House Party” from the 90’s. “Marshall” isn’t a biopic as […]

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Paradise

 Paradise comes from a different perspective on the ending of WWII in Germany, one in which previous leaders and a prisoner reflect on what happened from their viewpoints, why they made the decisions they did, and their regrets. Olga (Vysotskaya) is a Russian noblewoman who joined the French Resistance and got arrested for sheltering Jewish

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Baracuda

From the side, barracudas appear to be finely formed, sleek, and silvery.  Take a frontal perspective, however, and you see a cavernous mouth with fang-like teeth of different sizes.  Barracudas are considered to be ferocious, competitive predators who use surprise and short bursts of speed to catch their prey.  Keep these images in mind as

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My Little Pony

This frothy confection using a kaleidoscope of pastels is made for little girls who cherish dolls, animals, sugar and spice and everything nice. Fortunately, it also conveys messages about friendship (“Friendship is magic”), teamwork, loyalty, creativity, forgiveness, and a sense of responsibility for those in one’s charge. It has bold adventure, excitement, and near-escapes to

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