The film that gave Mel Gibson 2 Oscars turns 25 “Braveheart” would have its 25th anniversary showing in theaters, if not for the coronavirus closing them down, but still we should honor […]
Braveheart
Dark Waters
Ruffalo’s persistence and fears about his environment resonates with the world we live in. An ongoing fight against pollution rages on in “Dark Waters,” an informative film from director Todd Haynes, about […]
Harriet
This Harriet Tubman biopic will leave you rooting for her. Cynthia Erivo has earned her recognition because of her memorable roles in “Widows” and “Bad Time at the El Royale,” and because […]
Judy
This Judy Garland biopic finds a rainbow in its weak spots. It’s no wonder why many people would want to see Renée Zellweger as the one and only Judy Garland in “Judy.” […]
Mosul
A reporter goes behind enemy lines in riveting ISIS doc. I was given a Vimeo screener of an ISIS documentary called “Mosul” from a fellow who is interested in my film criticism […]
The Best of Enemies
Henson and Rockwell have chemistry, even if their characters are different activists. I attended a special screening of “The Best of Enemies,” and one of the topics Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, […]
Hotel Mumbai
The attacks are so real, you’ll want to look behind your seats I have a thing for international thrillers, mostly involving terrorists, because of how they craft the drama and thrills with […]
Gone With the Wind
The Best Picture Winner Turns 80 What kind of a critic would I be if I never saw “Gone With the Wind?” A lousy one at that. But not me. I’ve found […]
They Shall Not Grow Old
A splice of colors and emotions in a dazzling WW1 Doc Just after I panned the lackluster “Mortal Engines,” which Peter Jackson produced, I found out he directed a WWI documentary with […]
Mary Queen of Scots
I’m not sure how accurate “Mary Queen of Scots” is, based on the characters, race, and narrative. Did Mary Stuart have an African American ambassador? Did Queen Elizabeth have an Asian Lady […]
