40 Years of The Horror! The Horror! In honor of its 40th anniversary release, Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” will be re-released in IMAX locations in an extended version. I’ve rewatched the […]
Apocalypse Now
Brain Banks
Aldis Hodge makes a touchdown as he fights to regain his innocence Biopics should be about people and their complications and integrity; and “Brian Banks” uses these intentions wisely without seeming so […]
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The tears and honesty are engaging, but the humans are doggone movie characters Out of all the actors to voice dogs this year alone (Bryce Dallas Howard in “A Dog’s Way Home” […]
Luce
Who’s the real monster-the teacher or the student? Only “Luce” knows. What a mind-boggling experience for me! “Luce,” The third film from writer/director Julius Onah (“The Girl Is in Trouble,” “The Cloverfield […]
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Tarantino’s 9th masterpiece loves 1969, and I love this movie. Quentin Tarantino is, as you all know, a filmmaker with the Stanley Kubrick craftsmanship that makes him so unique. His sense of […]
Skin
White supremacy somehow manages to lead to redemption in riveting biopic I’ve seen movies about drugs (“Requiem for a Dream”), movies about cyberbullying (“Disconnect”), and movies about mass murders (“Natural Born Killers”), […]
The Lion King (2019)
The voices and visuals work, but this remake doesn’t laugh in the face of danger. I sympathize the opinion of Disney remakes being such cash grabs, and this year alone, “Dumbo,” “Aladdin,” […]
The Farewell
An Asian family keeps a devastating secret in uplifting dramedy Awkwafina has gained more popularity ever since she took on brilliant comedy supporting roles in “Ocean’s Eight” and “Crazy Rich Asians.” Now, […]
The Art of Self-Defense
The honesty and comedy of black-belt karate is attacked by violence The comedy hidden inside the darkness of “The Art of Self-Defense” is the specifics. Each character lays out honest details. Examples: […]
Midsommar
It’s deranged, it’s disturbing, it’s long, and yet, it’s watchable. As a kid, my biggest fear is standing out in a field midday by myself, and hearing a loud scream. I would […]
