I attended a special Times Talks program with author Jeannette Walls, stars Brie Larson and Naomi Watts, and director Destin Daniel Cretton, all talking about how “The Glass Castle” film adaptation reflects […]
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Annabelle: Creation
I wasn’t a fan of the original “Annabelle” from 2014, which was a spin-off of “The Conjuring.” I felt it had potential, but somehow, it never really seemed to deliver (review can […]
Ingrid Goes West
I’m starting a business page on Instagram, posting about the movies I loved, liked, disliked, or hated. And when I’m done setting it up with my sister, I will post about how […]
Wind River
Three years in a row, Taylor Sheridan has written such excellent screenplays for “Sicario,” “Hell or High Water,” and now this year, he has both written and directed “Wind River.” It’s not […]
The Dark Tower
There have been a number of great movies based on Stephen King novels, like “The Shining,” “Stand by Me,” and “The Shawshank Redemption.” I’m told “The Dark Tower” movie adaptation is a […]
Unforgiven
Clint Eastwood’s 1992 Western classic “Unforgiven” won four Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Gene Hackman), Best Director, and Best Film Editing. Given all these features, you’d find yourself a fresh […]
The Lion King
Last week, “The Emoji Movie” came out, and for an animated movie, it suffered one of the worst ratings on Rotten Tomatoes (8%). I skipped it, because I deserve to see better, […]
Atomic Blonde
“Atomic Blonde” is an R-rated action movie, which cracks skulls and keeps you in your seat. Almost every scene features Charlize Theron playing the female “John Wick,” as she beats the sh*t […]
Detroit
I’ve been receiving a number of riveting African-American dramas in recent years. “The Help,” “12 Years a Slave,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Moonlight,” “Fences,” “The Birth of a Nation,” “Selma,” “The Butler,” and […]
Girls Trip
“Girls Trip” may be rated R, but it’s also good-natured and funny-the kind I’ve admired about last year’s “Bad Moms.” Ryan (Regina Hall), Sasha (Queen Latifah), Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith), and Dina […]
