“Independence Day: Resurgence” Directed by Roland Emmerich I know I’m prone to hyperbole, but this is, quite possibly, the worst written film of the decade. Apparently FIVE credited writers couldn’t come up with ONE LINE remotely real sounding. Never has … Continue reading “Independence Day: Resurgence”
“Finding Dory” Directed by Andrew Stanton & Angus MacLane As a voice over performer, I’m always amazed at how seamlessly certain movie stars are able to inhabit their anthropomorphized characters. Of course, no amount of exceptional voice acting can … Continue reading “Finding Dory”
“Older Than Ireland” Directed by Alex Fegan So I found myself, as I’m sure most people did, a little lost this past Sunday. Very sad, extremely angry and possessing very little hope for the human race…at least in our country. … Continue reading “Older Than Ireland”
“Peaky Blinders” – Season 3 Created by Steven Knight “Peaky Blinders”, whose third season is now available on Netflix, has been one of my favorite shows since it bowed in 2013. Brilliantly conceived, beautifully shot, incredibly well-acted and superbly written, … Continue reading “Peaky Blinders” – Season 3 (Netflix)
“Love & Friendship” Directed by Whit Stillman Ah, words. Glorious words. After seeing a few LOUD summer movies, it’s so nice to experience a film that depends almost solely on language…and an awreness that words MATTER. Beautiful, ironic, witty, elegant … Continue reading “Love & Friendship”
“X-Men: Apocalypse” Directed by Bryan Singer Another summer, another bloated, yet thrilling ride on the X-Men train. Actually, bloat doesn’t quite cover it. It’s a virtual explosion of effects and characters and death. LOTS AND LOTS OF DEATH. It’s very, … Continue reading “X-Men: Apocalypse”
“All the Way” (HBO) Directed by Jay Roach Dear SAG Nominating Committee, When it comes time to put forward your choices for the voting body at large, please look at pieces of craft like Jay Roach’s sensational “All the Way”, … Continue reading “All the Way” (HBO Films)
“The Lobster” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos “The Lobster” is a surrealistic view of love, loss and loneliness. It’s also an editorial on what it means to be an adult who commits the crime of remaining single in a modern culture. … Continue reading “The Lobster”
“The Nice Guys” Directed by Shane Black I gotta say, this film is a real mess. Which isn’t to say it’s not funny…in spots. It is. Occasionally laugh out loud funny. But when it tries to be and isn’t…it REALLY … Continue reading “The Nice Guys”
“Sing Street” Directed by John Carney It’s been a LONG time since I was so delighted by a film…not just upon initial viewing, but for the days since. John Carney, who brought us the remarkable “Once”, has managed to successfully … Continue reading “Sing Street”
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