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)
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
SUNDANCE REVIEW: MASS (2021)
Jason Isaacs and and Martha Plimpton in Franz Kranz's "Mass."Sundance Two couples enter a small room in a church. “It’s a secluded room,” utters the church employee. There’s a layer of ambiguity that surrounds this meeting. You know it’s a tragic event based on the social worker’s survey of the room. The sheer appearance of … Continue reading SUNDANCE REVIEW: MASS (2021)
SUNDANCE REVIEW: PASSING (2021)
Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson in Rebecca Hall's "Passing" Sundance “We’re all of us passing for something or other, aren’t we?” Rebecca Hall’s inspiration in adapting Nella Larsen’s novel, Passing, didn’t come from her need to bring this rather artistic short story to life, but rather a strong connection to the material. Hall’s grandfather, a … Continue reading SUNDANCE REVIEW: PASSING (2021)
REVIEW: MALCOLM AND MARIE (2021)
John David Washington and Zendaya in Sam Levinson's 'Malcolm and Marie.' Netflix “You know what, Malcolm, if you're gonna treat me like an insane person and call me fucking crazy, the least you could do is do it without casually eating macaroni and cheese.” Director Sam Levinson comes back after his successful HBO drama, Euphoria. … Continue reading REVIEW: MALCOLM AND MARIE (2021)
REVIEW: NINE DAYS (2021)
Winston Duke as Will in Edson Oda's "Nine Days." “You are being considered for the amazing opportunity of life.” Many film from 2020 made us grieve, or at least had us trying to understand the meaning of loss in our lives. Nine Days, while dealing with the impact of loss, makes you feel fortunate to … Continue reading REVIEW: NINE DAYS (2021)
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