Red Sparrow
The title refers to the spy school the Russians used to train their femmes fatale. Jennifer Lawrence’s statuesque demeanor is well-suited for the role of Dominika Egorova, a former ... Continue Reading →
“Game Night” For a Post-Valentine’s Day Date
We have been pulling out board games for years, and “Settlers of Catan” is the current choice. But the occasional murder mystery party livens things up, so we were looking forward ... Continue Reading →
Black Panther Hits on All Cylinders
The Marvel Universe is stocked with superheroes, and the company has a long term battle plan to roll out their standalone adventures, peppered with periodic ensemble gatherings. “Black ... Continue Reading →
Clint Eastwood’s Latest Film “The 15:17 to Paris” Casts the Actual Heroes
Clint Eastwood is not afraid of change, even in the twilight of a tremendously successful career. He evolved from a TV cowboy to the film cowboy with no name in a series of ‘spaghetti ... Continue Reading →
Oscar-nominated Bryan Cranston already a winner
Before the Oscars were handed out at the 88th Academy Awards, Bryan Cranston was already a winner.
Cranston had his first Academy Award nomination this year for playing the title role ... Continue Reading →
Spotlight – The Case for The Opposite of Clickbait
It spoils nothing to say that the last word uttered in the film is the title, representing the name of the investigative reporter team at the Boston Globe.
In steady, methodical and ... Continue Reading →
The Wrecking Crew
We are in the middle of an embarrassment of riches when it comes to music documentaries. In the fine tradition of shining the spotlight on the unsung heroes of the music business (think ... Continue Reading →
Art and Code Breaking: Mr. Turner and The Imitation Game
As the year races to an end, the theatres are piling up with a trio of brilliant British biopics. After Stephen Hawking, I wonder who is better known, Alan Turing or JMW Turner?
Regardless, ... Continue Reading →
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