Review: BEING SERENA Is A Compelling Look At The Impact Of Change
The HBO Documentary Being Serena gives audiences an intriguing look at the insecurities and vulnerability of the greatest tennis player on tour, Serena Williams. Williams allows the cameras free reign...
View ArticleReview: DISOBEDIENCE Is A Brilliant Tale Of Love And Repression
Sebastian Lelio’s adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s novel Disobedience is a scintillating tale of societal repression and the awakening one has when they are finally allowed to feel without judgment While...
View ArticleReview: LIFE OF THE PARTY Will Shock You In A Very Good Way
Life of The Party is a surprising combination of a solid ensemble, a talented director and a narrative which weaves in hilarious moments with an empowering message. Melissa McCarthy is able to sidestep...
View ArticleReview RBG: A Trailblazing Justice Who Became A Cultural Superstar
Magnolia Pictures’ RBG — short for Ruth Bader Ginsburg — is a skillfully constructed documentary which weaves interviews with Justice Ginsburg and her colleagues/friends, while still examining her...
View ArticleReview: Deadpool 2 Is Double The Insanity And Triple The Fun
David Leitch’s Deadpool 2 is the perfect mix of severed heads, pantsless vigilantes, awkward touching, and a family-centric narrative which will leave audiences delighted. Often the crush of...
View ArticleReview: PATRICK MELROSE Embodies Brilliance In All Areas
Showtime’s Patrick Melrose is a crackling limited series boosted by scintillating performances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Hugo Weaving, stellar writing from David Nicholls, and a commitment by the...
View ArticleReview: FAHRENHEIT 451 Is Another Example Of Art Imitating Life
Airing this Saturday on HBO, Fahrenheit 451 has solid performances from its lead actors and intriguing production design but lacks the biting tone which made Ray Bradbury’s novel a classic. Michael B....
View ArticleReview: SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Reminds Fans Why We Love Star Wars
Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s balanced narrative and splendid action sequences make this release a helluva good time. While Solo has had its fair share of attention (both negative and positive), one can’t...
View ArticleReview: ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Season Five Has Flashes Of Brilliance
Arrested Development’s fifth season arrives on Netflix this Tuesday and will resonate with fans due to the sharp writing and commitment to continuity. Some might be a little taken back by the show...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: An Conversation with ADRIFT Director Baltasar Kormákur
Adrift hits theaters this Friday and is anchored by two terrific actors (Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin). The film tells the real-life survival tale of Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp...
View ArticleReview: ADRIFT Is The Summer Movie You Can’t Afford To Miss
Staggering performances, a strong yet balanced narrative, and fantastic cinematography are just a few of the reasons why Adrift is the summer movie audiences can’t miss. For those who may have soured...
View ArticleReview: TEACHERS Season Three Takes A Walk On The Wild Side
Excellent chemistry, fantastic pacing, and superior writing are just some of the reasons why Teachers continues to be one of the best comedies on television. What’s remarkable about this show is how...
View ArticleReview: SUCCESSION Episode One Disfunction With A Dash Of Greed
The chemistry between the cast and a compelling narrative have setup HBO’s newest drama Succession up for long-term success. While the network, which has been home to some of the best comedies and...
View ArticleTHE LEGO MOVIE 2 Trailer Is Out Reminding Everyone That Everything Can Still...
After the success of The Lego Movie, it was only a matter of time before Warner Brothers greenlit the sequel. On Tuesday, Warner Brothers released the first trailer for The Lego Movie 2: The Second...
View ArticleReview: HEREDITARY Is Frighteningly Fantastic And Extremely Unsettling
Director Ari Aster’s feature debut, A24’s Hereditary, is a crackling journey oozing with terror which slowly builds to a horrific conclusion. Mix in a terrific cast with a performance that’s...
View ArticleReview: HEARTS BEAT LOUD Is The One Movie Everyone Should See
Brett Haley’s Hearts Beat Loud offers a heartfelt narrative and fully developed characters who are unassuming which makes for a joyous experience for the audience. In this era of mega-sequels and long...
View ArticleThe New HALLOWEEN Trailer Will Give You Chills
Halloween, the most highly anticipated horror film of 2018, finally released its first trailer on Friday. The sequel is forty years after the first movie and pretends that the previous sequels didn’t...
View ArticleReview: OCEANS 8 Is Just A Whole Lot Of Fun And That’s Okay
Even though the narrative in Gary Ross’s Ocean’s 8 isn’t cleverly constructed like its predecessors, the cast’s performance and the film’s snappy pace make it an enjoyable experience. Now, hearing this...
View ArticleThe Trailer For FIRST MAN Is A Sight To Behold
On Friday, Universal announced via social media that the trailer for First Man was going to be released in conjunction with the film’s star, Ryan Gosling’s appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. To...
View ArticleReview: SUCCESSION Episode Two Was Not What It Seemed
While the first episode of Succession was effective in setting the series up for success, this weeks episode felt like the polar opposite. What was so striking about the newest show to join HBO is how...
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