“Dunkirk” Christopher Nolan I think most would agree that the previous high bar for affecting and unforgettable WWII films (or any war film for that matter) was set by Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan”. Twenty years later, a film has finally … Continue reading “Dunkirk”
“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)
“Legend” Directed by Brian Helgeland It’s not often a soundtrack ruins a film for me. And it’s almost unicorn-like when that composer is someone I love as much as Carter Burwell…. “Legend” is a fascinating film on so many levels! … Continue reading “Legend”
“The Revenant” Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu I’ve taken a couple days to review this, as I thought I should sit with it for a minute before I tried to put my lasting opinions on paper (or in the ether). … Continue reading “The Revenant”
Directed by George Miller I’ll keep it simple and quick. It’s exactly what you thought it would be…UNLESS you’re the type who thought it would be a run-of-the-mill, summer action flick. Nope. It’s ridiculous, stunning, minimalist, over-the-top and bat-shit crazy. … Continue reading “Mad Max: Fury Road”
TV Review: Peaky Blinders So if you’re looking for a new series to binge on that has REALLY good acting, writing and production values, try “Peaky Blinders” on Netflix. Two seasons of six episodes each, so a quick and fascinating … Continue reading “Peaky Blinders” (Netflix)
The No Spoiler Critic 