“Den of Thieves” talks the talk, but doesn’t walk the walk. This means, we have some pointless or confusing dialogue, mixed with an overdose of dramatic effects, and yet, I’ve felt nothing. […]
Den of Thieves
Hostiles
Watching Scott Cooper’s “Hostiles” is such a relaxing and riveting experience. It shows us the demons and peace in both Americans and Native Americans in the late 1800s, and has a nice […]
Phantom Thread
The word is Daniel Day-Lewis has announced his retirement from acting. I can’t say for sure whether it’s final, but it’s said his last performance would be in “Phantom Thread,” the latest […]
Molly’s Game
There’s a lot of money talk in “Molly’s Game, whether it’s understandable or not. Most of it is provided by Jessica Chastain, who narrates the film with the same magic given by […]
All the Money in the World
As many of you know: Kevin Spacey got the boot from Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World,” because of the sexual allegations aimed against him. The trailer and poster already […]
The Post
Why did I love Steven Spielberg’s “The Post?” It could be because I’m a journalist. It could be that I’m a young man who loves hearing all this government/journalism talk in movies. […]
Downsizing
Here’s the gist: Norwegian scientists have found a way the prevent overpopulation: shrink people. The bad news is it’s irreversible, and if the doctors forget to remove teeth caps, your head could […]
The Greatest Showman
I wouldn’t exactly call “The Greatest Showman” a landmark musical in the tradition of “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Sound of Music,” or “La La Land,” but it is solid holiday entertainment. […]
The Leisure Seeker
I managed to catch “The Leisure Seeker” during its one-week engagement at the soon-to-be-closing Lincoln Plaza Cinemas. Sony Pictures Classics releases one-week engagements every year, in order to qualify for the Oscars […]
The Shape of Water
I’m sitting through “The Shape of Water” with a sense of awe and majesty. We first see a flooded room, the main heroine floats back down on her couch, the water drains, […]
