“You cannot capture a man's entire life in two hours. All you can hope is to leave the impression of one.” They call Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane the best film ever made — often taking the top spot on most “Best of” lists while trying to fight off Alfred Hitchcock’s, Vertigo, a film Welles vehemently … Continue reading REVIEW: MANK (2020)
REVIEW: HILLBILLY ELEGY (2020)
“I don't care if you hate me. I ain't in it for popularity.” Everyone has a story to tell — some stories more impactful than others. The autobiography, Hillbilly Elegy, based on the upbringing of JD Vance, is a mediocre adaptation that fails to impact its audiences. J.D. (Gabriel Basso) is a college man trying … Continue reading REVIEW: HILLBILLY ELEGY (2020)
REVIEW: LET HIM GO (2020)
Lesley Manville as Blanche Weboy in 'Let Him Go.'Focus Features -“My boy doesn’t have to answer to you.” -“And we don’t have to answer to you.” Now is the time for westerns, apparently. Gruff movies that show the rough exteriors of those out in the country using their own vigilante justice to find closure to … Continue reading REVIEW: LET HIM GO (2020)
CLASSIC REVIEW: DIABOLIQUE (1955)
Véra Clouzot and Simone Signoret in Henri-Georges Clouzot's 'Diabolique' “There is only one possible end. We are monsters. I don't like monsters.” Little Movie Reviews is ringing in the Halloween spooks with a review for Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1955 horror, Diabolique. This classic film, fully enveloped with twists and turns, makes for one of the best … Continue reading CLASSIC REVIEW: DIABOLIQUE (1955)
AFI FEST REVIEW: SOUND OF METAL (2020)
Riz Ahmed in 'Sound of Metal' “You’re right, Ruben. The world does keep moving, and it can be a damn cruel place. But for me, those moments of stillness, that place, that’s the Kingdom of God. And that place will never abandon you.” Let me ask you a hypothetical: you’re able to achieve your dreams … Continue reading AFI FEST REVIEW: SOUND OF METAL (2020)
NYFF REVIEW: FRENCH EXIT (2020)
“My plan was to die before the money ran out.” There are many of us that through our sadness, traumatic, and fearful moments in life, turn to humor as a coping mechanism to get us through whatever we may be facing. Personally, my family and I still laugh at certain jokes that were born from … Continue reading NYFF REVIEW: FRENCH EXIT (2020)
NYFF REVIEW: ON THE ROCKS (2020)
Rashida Jones and Bill Murray in Sofia Coppola's 'On the Rocks'Apple TV+ “Can you just act a little less excited about this? Because this is my life, and it might be falling apart.” Sofia Coppola’s talents as a director may come from the time spent with her father on film sets. But to be honest, … Continue reading NYFF REVIEW: ON THE ROCKS (2020)
NYFF REVIEW: NOMADLAND (2020)
Frances McDormand in Chloé Zhao's Nomadland © Fox Searchlight “See you down the road.” “Not all who wander are lost.” A sentiment of inspiration for some, but no statement rings truer in Chloé Zhao’s, Nomadland. This visually stimulating film examines the modern-day nomadic lifestyle through the eyes of our protagonist. With her contact with real-life … Continue reading NYFF REVIEW: NOMADLAND (2020)
REVIEW: I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS (2020)
Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette and David Thewlis in 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things.'Mary Cybulski/Netflix “It’s tragic how few people possess their souls before they die… ‘Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.’ That’s an Oscar Wilde quote.” The elements of ambiguity … Continue reading REVIEW: I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS (2020)
REVIEW: CENTIGRADE (2020)
Vincent Piazza as “Matt” and Genesis Rodriguez as “Naomi” in Brendan Walsh’s CENTIGRADE. Courtesy of IFC Midnight. An IFC Midnight Release. “Hello?! Hello?! Hello?!” We’ve seen those shows like Survivor, or even movies like Cast Away, only to think, “what would I do if I were in those survival situations?” It’s an eerie thought to … Continue reading REVIEW: CENTIGRADE (2020)
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