“In a perfect world we make perfect choices. In the real world we make real choices.” If you find yourself asking, “what did I just watch,” and proceed to shut off your television after watching The Last Thing He Wanted, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Last Thing He Wanted tells the tale of Elena … Continue reading REVIEW: THE LAST THING HE WANTED (2020)
REVIEW: BIRDS OF PREY – AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN (2020)
“Do you know what a harlequin is? A harlequin's role is to serve. It's nothing without a master. No one gives two shits who we are, beyond that.” 2016’s disappointing Suicide Squad left us wanting more of one thing: Harley Quinn. It’s only fitting that we grasped the only good thing to come out of … Continue reading REVIEW: BIRDS OF PREY – AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN (2020)
REVIEW: THE GENTLEMEN (2020)
“There's only one rule in the jungle: when the lion's hungry, he eats!” Director Guy Ritchie is back to his roots with the release of The Gentlemen. Set in London, The Gentlemen tells the story of Mickey Pearson, a former American who makes his living as a wealthy weed producer. Now, at this point in … Continue reading REVIEW: THE GENTLEMEN (2020)
REVIEW: CLEMENCY (2019)
“I do my job.” It’s a turbulent time for our justice system, and I’m sure I don’t have to go into specifics of the ongoing tensions. Because of that, it’s time for our movies to reflect the situation we find ourselves in, and tell a gripping story that will impact and inspire us to do … Continue reading REVIEW: CLEMENCY (2019)
REVIEWS: UNCUT GEMS (2019)
“You’re the most annoying person I’ve ever known.” Coming off 2017s Good Time, Benny and Josh Safdie are back with another insane cinematic experience. Uncut Gems tells the story of Howard Ratner, a jewelry owner who is known to be on the losing end of both bad business deals, and outrageous sports bets. But when … Continue reading REVIEWS: UNCUT GEMS (2019)
REVIEW: MIDSOMMAR (2019)
“Hi. Hello. There you are! Listen, you can't speak. You can't move. Alright? Good.” Horror films come and go as time goes on. It’s relatively hard to find a film that will continue to haunt you years later. But director Ari Aster, who made a name for himself with 2018s Hereditary, has creatively produced a … Continue reading REVIEW: MIDSOMMAR (2019)
REVIEW: A HIDDEN LIFE (2019)
“People look up and dream that if they had lived during Christ’s time, they wouldn’t have done what the others did.” There’s a pride that comes with supporting your country, even during the worst times. But when it comes to war, and many problematic issues that envelope our motherland, there are those few who stand … Continue reading REVIEW: A HIDDEN LIFE (2019)
REVIEW: 1917 (2019)
“They're walking into a trap. Your orders are to deliver a message calling off tomorrow morning’s attack. If you fail, it will be a massacre.” Films about World War 1 are not often made when compared to World War 2 or Vietnam. There have been a few great WW1 films. All Quiet on the Western … Continue reading REVIEW: 1917 (2019)
REVIEW: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019)
“In solitude, I felt the liberty you spoke of. But I also felt your absence.” There are years that go by where foreign films fail to resonate with audiences to such an extent as we’ve seen from the foreign films in 2019. This category, however, begins to heat up with the addition of French film, … Continue reading REVIEW: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019)
REVIEW: HONEY BOY (2019)
“I'm going to make a movie about you.” “Make me look good, Honey Boy.” Shia LeBeouf has had his hard times in the media. Most notably some of his bar brawls, car accidents, or the time he showed up to Cannes with a paper bag over his head that read, “I am not famous anymore.” … Continue reading REVIEW: HONEY BOY (2019)
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