If you’re looking for a western comedy with John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix as bickering brothers, this is not the film for you. “The Sisters Brothers” is akin to “The […]
Hundred-Word Review – “The Sisters Brothers” (2018)
Movie Review – “Bad Times at the El Royale” (2018)
The greatest strength of “Bad Times at the El Royale” is its unpredictability. The market campaign and trailers brilliantly set this scene by only giving the audience a taste of […]
Hundred-Word Review – “The Charge of the Light Brigade” (1936)
While “The Charge of the Light Brigade” has not aged as well as other Errol Flynn classics like “Captain Blood” and “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” this film does have a […]
Hundred-Word Review – “Venom” (2018)
On some level, I compliment the filmmakers of “Venom” – clearly they were given the impossible task of making a movie about Spider-Man’s most well-known villain without ever mentioning Spider-Man. […]
Movie Review – “A Star Is Born” (2018)
From the beginning, I was skeptical about the newest remake of “A Star Is Born,” especially since I recently watched the 1954 version with Judy Garland and was less than […]
Hundred-Word Review – “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974)
While others are quick to point out the spectacular supporting cast, ranging from the subtle from Wendy Hiller and Anthony Perkins to the wild and eccentric from Lauren Bacall and […]
Hundred-Word Review – “Mandy” (2018)
“Mandy” is a breathtakingly psychedelic trip that finds a strange middle ground between strong characterization and heavy metal storytelling. While the pacing of the first half takes a slow, almost David […]
Hundred-Word Review – “Funny Girl” (1968)
I get what “Funny Girl” was going for – a film about a woman (Barbara Streisand) who relies far more on natural talent, singing prowess and comedy than beauty or sex […]
