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
Creed II
Even if Ryan Coogler didn’t direct this (obviously because of “Black Panther”), “Creed II” offers the same sentimental values and knock-outs of its predecessor. As another sequel to the “Rocky” franchise, the […]
Green Book
The relationship between an African-American piano player and an Italian-American driver in 1962 makes “Green Book” a funny and heartwarming film. Director Peter Farrelly (best known as one of the Farrelly Brothers) […]
Ralph Breaks the Internet
I’M GONNA WRECK IT!!!!!! and give it a good review. I attended an NYICFF screening of “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” and I needed to make sure there weren’t that many glitches. There […]
At Eternity’s Gate
Watching “At Eternity’s Gate,” I noticed and admired the movie’s visual style of colors. They’re all adjusted based on moods and tones. Some night scenes are shaded blue, other scenes are in […]
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
The first “Fantastic Beasts” was a somewhat prequel to the “Harry Potter” franchise, written by JK Rowling, and directed by David Yates. I liked the first movie for its goofy fun and […]
Widows
The opening shot of “Widows” is mesmerizing. We meet three women with the loves of their lives, who are killed in a police shoot-out, following a robbery gone wrong. This intro splices […]
The Front Runner
I can’t call “The Front Runner” a political masterpiece, because of how bland its narrative is. It recreates the story of how Senator Gary Hart ruined his chances at becoming President, because […]
Michelle Rodriguez: Expanding Her Horizons
I attended an AOL Build event, which allows Audience Q&As, and the people participating was the cast of “Widows,” Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debecki, and the director Steve McQueen (“12 […]
Overlord
The opening scene to “Overlord” involves a group of WWII soldiers, who pontificate with each other, and then get attacked by German planes. Obviously, it has to get cantankerous with everyone shouting […]
