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 […]
Nomadland
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 […]
Small Axe: Mangrove
The first chapter of Steve McQueen’s mini-series is nothing short of spectacular. Director Steve McQueen, best known for making “Shame,” “12 Years a Slave,” and the wildly under-appreciated “Widows” has made a […]
Sound of Metal
See and hear this gripping drama through the ears of a deaf drummer. I’m not a rocker or a musician, but I do know for a fact that those who are must […]
Hillbilly Elegy
Ron Howard’s latest feels like an anger management session. The performances in Ron Howard’s new movie “Hillbilly Elegy” are excellent, but the movie has to be overdosed on the anger and yelling. […]
Come Away
It’s easier to live in the fantasy world than it is in the real world. “Come Away” is the next artisan film this year to channel on the “Peter Pan” story after […]
