To become poetic in the times and discrimination, is to resonate with how the characters in “If Beale Street Could Talk” think and feel. They’re given dialogue that moves and inspires you, […]
If Beale Street Could Talk
A Star is Born (2018)
You recall the recent article I wrote called “3 Stars are Born?” Those were the original versions before Bradley Cooper directed and starred in the latest version. The first movie, with Janet […]
3 Stars are Born
Bradley Cooper’s latest version of “A Star is Born” is hitting theaters soon, and before I go see it, I’ve decided to review all three original versions, starting with the one from […]
Crazy Rich Asians
“Crazy Rich Asians” is a romantic comedy with an all-Asian cast, including Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh. And about 95% of the time, the characters speak English; either because they were […]
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Literally, it has been 8 years since the “Mamma Mia!” Broadway play has hit the big screen, and seeing it was fun at the time. Now, we have another film that splices […]
Vertigo
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 mystery thriller “Vertigo” has it all-fears, romance, lies, twists, obsession, and temptations. I’ve watched it for the first time, as part of its 60th Anniversary, and I was amazed […]
Love, Simon
“Love, Simon” is probably the first teen love story to bring tears to my eyes. It’s no Nicholas Spark cliche piece of crap or romances between monsters and humans; it’s a bromance […]
Death Wish
Remakes are always debatable, especially since some like “The Jungle Book” work or others like “Ghostbusters” flop. And “Death Wish, director Eli Roth’s remake of the 1974 Charles Bronson movie, only works […]
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
With the release of the black and white Indie comedy “The Party,” I’ve decided to check out the 1940 romantic comedy “The Philadelphia Story,” which is part of a Fathoms Event. It’s […]
Permission
“Permission” makes up for some of the worst sex movies I’ve seen in years, like “Sex Tape” or “Fifty Shades of Grey.” It can’t guarantee you a happy ending, because that’s how […]
