Sometimes, a film doesn’t have to be “elevated” in order to be effective. While this story of injustice isn’t artsy or showy, thanks to its heart breaking basis, along with some terrific performances, it had me in tears throughout.
Just Mercy
January 7, 2020Bombshell
December 9, 2019
Joanna Langfield’s 10 Best Movies of 2019.
December 5, 2019Richard Jewell
December 4, 2019
There are a few things in this movie I’m not so sure about. But its lead performance sure isn’t one of them.
Uncut Gems
December 4, 2019
The Safdie brothers have served up an ear blasting, soul piercing, and pretty damn thrilling take on how the American Dream can go very, very wrong.
The Two Popes
December 1, 2019
Like a few other notable films out there, this, too, focuses on men’s relationships with one another. This time though, their religion is, well, religion.
1917
December 1, 2019
Sam Mendes homage to his grandfather’s stories of World War I has splashed onto the screen as a modern day video game. For better and for worse.
Little Women
November 25, 2019
Do we really need another adaptation of this beloved classic? When it’s as wonderful as this one is, the answer is yes, oh yes, indeed.
Knives Out
November 22, 2019
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
November 18, 2019
The casting of Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers might make one assume we’re in for a gentle feel good movie. Thankfully, the end results are savvier and more interesting than that.
