“It’s actually more of a question. Is fighting for someone else’s child worth losing your own?” Who set fire to the Richardson's home? It's a question that we must have answered! But when the trailer, nay I say, any promotional images for Little Fires Everywhere arrived, I couldn’t help but think, “oh no. Here’s another … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE (2020)
SERIES REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (2020)
“It can’t happen here? No, it is happening here!” How many times have we said, “well that wouldn’t happen to me. That would never happen now.” It’s a comforting statement as you clothe yourself in your comfiest pajamas and sip your piping hot beverage. But what if it did? What if it’s happening right now, … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (2020)
REVIEW: ONWARD (2020)
“Put it in O, for onward!” I can’t think of a time when a Disney movie didn’t bring us heart-warming cheer. And with the world enveloped in such trying times, it’s no wonder why Disney+ has seen a rise in subscriptions. Now enter: Onward —Disney’s newest animated film released shortly before movie theaters ceased operations. … Continue reading REVIEW: ONWARD (2020)
REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA PART 1
The Plot Against America is the newest drama from HBO and tells the story of an alternate reality in which the 1940 presidential election was won by Charles Lindbergh (most known for his nonstop flight from New York to Paris) instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Based on the novel by Philip Roth, The Plot Against … Continue reading REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA PART 1
REVIEW: THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020)
“He said that wherever I went, he would find me, walk right up to me, and I wouldn't be able to see him.” There’s a growing trend with modern horror movies. The usual ones that invade our cinemas consist of cheap spooks and scares, gory scenes, and just bland storylines. It’s the ongoing repetitive nature … Continue reading REVIEW: THE INVISIBLE MAN (2020)
REVIEW: THE LAST THING HE WANTED (2020)
“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)
2020 OSCAR NOMINATIONS: SNUBS, SURPISES, AND DISAPPOINTMENTS
The Academy Award nominations came out today to the usual groans and sighs. I understand that not all of our favorite films will garner an Oscar nomination, but it’s always a little disappointing when you finally see the finalized list. Thus, putting the nail in the coffin of our little films that could. Once again, … Continue reading 2020 OSCAR NOMINATIONS: SNUBS, SURPISES, AND DISAPPOINTMENTS