“I suspect foul play.” If you think you have family problems this holiday season, I recommend comparing yourself to Knives Out’s Thrombey family. A family of wealthy and privileged socialites, who upon the “suicide” of Harlan Thrombey, the patriarch of the family, is investigated by a prestigious detective. Enter: Benoit Blanc, a Poirot of sorts, … Continue reading REVIEW: KNIVES OUT (2019)
REVIEW: THE CURRENT WAR – DIRECTOR’S CUT (2019)
“So, what's your trade?” “I fix problems for idiots.” The Current War tells the story of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse in a fight to propel us into the modern world with each of their own specific electricity currents. With the events of the film happening during the late 1800s, the two men compete to … Continue reading REVIEW: THE CURRENT WAR – DIRECTOR’S CUT (2019)
FILM CLIPS: REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (2008)
ATTENTION: SPOILERS AHEAD!With the recent release of Wildlife, I couldn’t help but think of Revolutionary Road. Centering around the dissolving marriage of Frank and April Wheeler, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the couple believe that this charming suburban life they are living is truly starting to rot them from the inside out. My … Continue reading FILM CLIPS: REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (2008)
REVIEW: 99 Homes
99 Homes tells the story of Rick Carver (Michael Shannon), a once simple-minded Florida realtor, now making a living at evicting people from their homes. After evicting Dennis Nash (Andrew Garfield), an unemployed construction worker, along with his mother (Laura Dern) and preteen son (Noah Lomax), Dennis sets out looking to get back what is … Continue reading REVIEW: 99 Homes
Lest We Forget: Take Shelter
*NOT A SPOILER FREE REVIEW* Take Shelter is written and directed by Jeff Nichols and stars Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain. This film tells the story of Curtis LaForche (Michael Shannon) who keeps having visions of a horrific storm approaching. After his first dream of his dog attacking him, Curtis goes to work only to … Continue reading Lest We Forget: Take Shelter
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