John Williams is a living legend…an iconic genius. He is the mastermind behind some of the most memorable movie scores in modern history.…
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Clint Eastwood’s latest film is a serviceable courtroom thriller that pays homage to 12 ANGRY MEN with a twist. It works for the most part, thanks to its all-star cast, intelligent script, and Eastwood’s straightforward directing style. Where things fall apart is in the third act. Just when I thought the film would end, it goes on one scene too long, making for an unnecessary LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING extension. I love that Eastwood is still…
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HOT FROSTY is a unique, healing story about love, kindness, innocence, grief, and believing in the impossible.…
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The film was so deeply romantic and human and touching. From the very first scene we see, you will instantly be connected to this couple and rooting for them.…
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A GOOD DAY WILL COME is heartbreaking and inspired by a true story. The film begs the question of what would any of us do when faced with an intolerant, cruel regime controlling your country’s government.…
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DISCLAIMER: This review will not discuss how THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is a cinematic classic with deep critical analysis. If you want that, you can head over to Rotten Tomatoes. Instead, I’m taking a trip down memory lane this Halloween with the hundreds of times I’ve seen this movie. In 1993, Touchstone’s animated classic THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS was released, and it touched my heart. The darkness, serious themes, and characters were that of an adult film, yet the songs…
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SHRINKING explored the concept of what friendship means as we age and change. It was a testament to how far those surrounding us will go the distance.…
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WAG THE DOG is one of film’s important, political, comedy classics. It is relevant and smart.…
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A group of self-obsessed, sycophantic twenty-something-year-olds get together to play a deadly game. Sound familiar? IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE attempts to achieve the charisma of other iconic horror comedies like BODIES BODIES BODIES, and while it does not necessarily achieve the same charm, its’ premise and tone are entertaining enough to merit a watch, especially with a run-time of just over an hour-and-a-half. The concept of IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE is silly yet thought-provoking, a difficult but necessary dichotomy to achieve for…
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