Gods of Egypt
Gods of Egypt is full of pretty people, decent-enough acting, and CGI spectacle. But it’s also pretty boring. Like, epically boring. I don’t expect it to live the immortal life…
Race
It’s a shame that Race, an inspiring biopic about American track-and-field superstar Jesse Owens competing in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, and Eddie the Eagle, an inspiring biopic about an…
Eddie the Eagle
Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good movie for the masses, inspired by a true story, though dramatically boosted by fictionalized supporting characters and plot points. It’s the story of Eddie…
The Big Short
I'm behind on my Oscar nominees viewing, but I finally caught this one. I'd expected it to be more like Margin Call, but thankfully, though its subject matter is kind…
Hail, Caesar!
The Coen Brothers are prolific filmmakers, but for me their films are hit or miss. I loved No Country for Old Men, and Fargo was amazing. But then there are…
How to Be Single
Apparently, I’m doing it all wrong. Then again, I’m not really sure what the takeaway is supposed to be for this movie. I just hope it doesn’t reel in the…
Zoolander 2
Zoolander 2 reminded me a lot of Dumb and Dumber To – a stupidly funny treat for diehard fans of the original. It’s not nearly as good as the first…
45 Years
Going into the Academy Awards, Charlotte Rampling had a very good chance of winning a Best Actress statue -- for a while. But her ill-conceived remarks about the diversity problems…
Deadpool
Deadpool is a dark, funny, twisted, wince-inducing, sarcastic, anti-superhero movie that breaks all sorts of rules – including an invitation/permission for critics to review it several days in advance of…
The Choice
What can I say? It’s a Nicholas Sparks movie! The Choice is yours to make. As I’ve written many, many times in the past few years, if you’ve seen/liked any…
Oscar Nominees — Short Film [Live Action]
The Short Film category is where new filmmakers get to shine. Several of this year's directors show a lot of promise, both in terms of directing actors and in creating…
Oscar Nominees — Documentary [Feature]
I've seen all of the nominees this year, thanks to attending the AFI DOCS and Full Frame festivals and Netflix. If you're filling out your Oscar ballot, here are my…
Oscar Nominees — Animated Short Film
I always love seeing all the shorts before the Oscars. And I always lament that we don't get to see one of them before a feature, as we should. Sure,…