Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Cedric Nicolas-Troyan's Kate©Netflix “Death is the time for beginnings.” It seems that we’ve entered the era of badasses action stars engulfed in an array of Anime symbolism and neon lighting. It’s really nothing new as these movies try to recreate that John Wick tone — the typical action revenge story. In … Continue reading REVIEW: KATE (2021)
REVIEW: CINDERELLA (2021)
Camila Cabello as Cinderella in 'Cinderella'©Amazon Studios “I have to make a life for myself. I’ll sell one of my signature dresses; soon everyone’ll know my name.” The various iterations that come from the Grimm Brothers’ story tale, Cinderella, ceases to know no bounds when it comes to Hollywood’s obvious cash grab. One after another, … Continue reading REVIEW: CINDERELLA (2021)
REVIEW: THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021)
“This is suicide.” “Well, that’s kind of our thing.” The Suicide Squad. Emphasis on “The.” In 2016, David Ayer directed the long awaited DCEU antihero anthem, Suicide Squad. Focusing on some of DC’s most high-profile villains like Harley Quinn and Joker, it was bound to be an entertaining film. However, not even the obscene amounts … Continue reading REVIEW: THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021)
REVIEW: A QUIET PLACE PART II
Millicent Simmonds and Emily Blunt in 'A Quiet Place Part II.'Paramount Pictures “Run!” A Quiet Place premiered in the spring of 2018; a kickoff, if you will, to the summer season. To packed houses, as I remember, the audiences watched the film in what I would say is probably the quietest theater experience I’ve ever … Continue reading REVIEW: A QUIET PLACE PART II
REVIEW: HEARTBREAKERS (2001)
“Mothers are death.” “Can’t argue there.” Before typing this review, I found myself humming The Beatles, Back in the USSR. A song that you’ll equally begin to hum, should you ever sit down and watch 2001’s, Heartbreakers. It’s been 20 years since this twisted comedy about a mother-daughter duo of con artists came across cinema … Continue reading REVIEW: HEARTBREAKERS (2001)
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2021: BEST LEAD ACTOR
The Best Actor in a Leading Role category is pretty much called for at this point with a posthumous award likely to be given out Oscar night. However, there are so many great performances throughout the year, it would be a pity to gloss over them. Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods) Delroy Lindo has been … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2021: BEST LEAD ACTOR
SUNDANCE REVIEW: THE WORLD TO COME (2020)
Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby in Mona Fastvold's 'The World to Come.' “When the day is done, my mind turns to her and I think, why are we to be separated?” Two women, set in the mid 19-century, find a unique friendship — a bond — that comes from being the wives of manly men … Continue reading SUNDANCE REVIEW: THE WORLD TO COME (2020)
REVIEW: THE FATHER (2020)
Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman in Florian Zeller's 'The Father.' “I saw it in his eyes — didn’t know who I was. It was like I was a stranger to him.” There’s something incredibly compelling about a story revolving around someone with dementia. The sadness, frustration, and anger that comes with someone whose mind is … Continue reading REVIEW: THE FATHER (2020)
SUNDANCE REVIEW: ON THE COUNT OF THREE (2021)
“Sorry, I didn’t know I had to send a save the date for a double suicide.” What would you do on your last day of living? It’s not a luxury that many get to experience. In fact, we usually see that theme playout in people with terminal illnesses living their best life in a hopeful … Continue reading SUNDANCE REVIEW: ON THE COUNT OF THREE (2021)
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2021: BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Best Actress is a loaded category this year in terms that it was incredibly hard for me to narrow this list down to only five lovely ladies. Their performances were all striking in different ways, but they all very much deserve a place on this list. I’m sure I’ll ruffle a few feathers by not … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2021: BEST LEAD ACTRESS
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