“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 […]
It would never take much rebooting of Frank Herbert’s beloved “Dune” to be better than its 1984 disappointment helmed by David Lynch. Like “The Lord of the Rings” or Comic Book adaptions, the technology needed to be invented to match the imagination and world-building in the science fiction epic, long hailed the greatest of all
After her relentless on-screen presence, playing the same characters in every movie, Greta Gerwig makes her directorial debut. The original screenplay based on her love of home in Sacramento, is what you would expect from the “Mistress America” actress. Yet, somehow with Oscar nominated Saoirse Ronan (“Brooklyn”) playing a version of Gerwig, it’s far more
His third time out as director will very likely lead to his third Academy Award. Denzel Washington (The Magnificent Seven), already having won a Tony alongside Viola Davis, adapting August Winters work on Broadway, will now likely repeat at the Oscars. Washington adapts Winters work with little change to accommodate for the visual screen. Fences
Some films have the disadvantage of being hailed an awards contender as early as January when they debut at The Sundance Film Festival. Meaning, they must carry that stigma, which turns into hype, raising expectations to an unattainable level. Manchester By the Sea is the third film from writer/director Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count on