Trying to duplicate something that worked so well because it defied genre borders is exactly why the “Sicario” sequel sets itself up to fail. “Day of the Soldado” isn’t a bad movie, it certainly has its moments of suspense, but lacks the artistic vision of auteur Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival”) and the cinematic touch of Roger […]
The 9th “Star Wars” film boasts not only one of the largest casts in the franchise history but also the longest running time (152 minutes). Fanboy director Rian Johnson (“Looper”) takes the reigns from JJ Abrams, delivering an entry that is categorically for the die-hard fan. The story picks up right where 2015’s “The Force
The dark humor in “A Perfect Day” reminded me of the writing style associated with the Coen Brothers. This film, directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, certainly could have used some of that award-winning Coen savvy. “A Perfect Day,” which received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, has moments of intrigue and
Fall Movie Season is here! Finally after all those endlessly lackluster summer movies, so loud and filled with mind-wasting special effects, it’s once again, time for the good stuff.
Is a film more or less powerful because it’s true or not? I was emotionally unprepared for the impact of “Escobar: Paradise Lost,” which isn’t as much a film about Pablo Escobar as it is a film about the effect he had on those around him. It’s a gripping story that manages to create characters