Aubrey Plaza roars in the film within a film. “Black Bear” is a different kind of independent film, because of how it distinguishes between scenes and filming the actual scenes. This could […]
Black Bear
Half Brothers
Half of it is funny, while the other half is tedious. “Half Brothers” is a Mexican-American version of “Planes Trains & Automobiles” and “Due Date.” Mostly “Due Date,” because the goofball passenger […]
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
A fond farewell for Chadwick Boseman and a wake-up call from Viola Davis. As you all know, Chadwick Boseman passed away at the end of August at the age of 43, due […]
Small Axe: Lovers Rock
Feel the rhythm of Steve McQueen’s next “Small Axe” story. “Lovers Rock” is the second chapter in Steve McQueen’s mini-series “Small Axe,” which is almost as electrifying as “Mangrove,” and has enough […]
Nomadland
The life of a nomad is an emotional journey in Chloe Zhou’s next masterpiece. “Nomadland” is one of the most emotional experiences of the new decade. It’s an artisan film that plays […]
Black Beauty (2020)
The new Disney+ version gallops strong. Kate Winslet narrates the mustang’s thoughts, as she explains to the Disney+ streamers about how her mother told her her spirit can’t be broken, how her […]
Mosul
This battle against ISIS is provocative, emotional, and dangerous on all accounts. The directorial debut of Matthew Michael Carnahan (the writer of “The Kingdom,” “World War Z,” and “Dark Waters”) is one […]
Uncle Frank
Paul Bettany’s first road trip movie wisely deals with his character’s homosexuality. In the new period drama “Uncle Frank,” there’s a certain amount of empathy thats resonates with the past and present. […]
Ammonite
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan are both winning as two lovers with different moods. “Ammonite” is the second period drama I’ve seen this year to have a Lesbian love story taking place […]
Mank
The retelling of the writing of “Citizen Kane” is an old-fashioned extravaganza. “Mank,” director David Fincher’s first movie since “Gone Girl,” is a feast for the eyes. Not only is it filmed […]
