I love the smell of Spike Lee in the morning. Spike Lee’s latest opus “Da 5 Bloods” couldn’t have arrived at a more auspicious occasion. George Floyd’s death has continued to turn […]
Da 5 Bloods
Braveheart
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 […]
Spartacus
An epic classic in the recently departed legend’s filmography. Kirk Douglas, one of Hollywood’s remaining Golden Age stars has sadly passed away at the age of 103. He’s one of the lucky […]
The Last Full Measure
A Full Metal Jacket with sincerity and emotions. “The Last Full Measure” is based on a true story about how Vietnam Hero William H. Pitsenbarger was posthumously given the Medal of Honor […]
1917
With long shots, dangers, and heart, Sam Mendes delivers a superb WWI epic. “1917” is one of the best war dramas I’ve ever seen. It’s a special looking World War I film […]
Jojo Rabbit
The latest Nazi parody has its heart in the right place. If we spliced Roberto Begnini’s “Life is Beautiful” with Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” and spiked it with a bit of Monty […]
Apocalypse Now
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 […]
Forrest Gump
Forrest turns 25, and life’s like a box of chocolates. If anyone asks me how is the IMAX experience of Robert Zemeckis’ “Forrest Gump,” I will not hesitate to say: “I don’t […]
The Aftermath
This post WWII movie offers typical soap opera cliches World War II dramas are usually compelling, whether they take place before, during, or after. Sometimes they’re not even about fighting, but instead, […]
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 […]
