Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
Song One: Movie Review
Writer/Director Kate Barker-Froyland makes her feature directorial debut with the Anne Hathaway led drama “Song One”, a quiet, yet soulful film. It is obvious to me that the Brooklyn…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
The Humbling: Movie Review
I am not sure what happened to director Barry Levinson. In the 1980's the filmmaker brought us "Diner", "The Natual", "Young Sherlock Holmes", "Good Morning, Vietnam", and "Rain Man".…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
Blackhat: Movie Review
Michael Mann is an acclaimed filmmaker, but truth-be-told, I have never been a big fan of his movies. Many will disagree with me, but my favorite directorial effort from…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
The Wedding Ringer: Movie Review
After sitting though nearly 5 hours of tedious crime-dramas and cyber-thrillers that nearly put me to sleep, I was ready for a comedy. It didn't have to be a…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
Inherent Vice: Movie Review
Paul Thomas Anderson is undoubtedly a brilliant filmmaker. Although I loved "Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia", just couldn't get into "Punch-Drunk Love" or "The Master". Even with the latter films,…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
Selma: Movie Review
Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" has taken quite a long time to make it to the big screen. Stuck in development for many years, it was a wonder if the…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
The World Made Straight: Movie Review
Director David Burris makes his feature film directorial debut with "The World Made Straight", an adaptation of Ron Rash's acclaimed novel. Although there is a terrific message at the…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
The Gambler (2014): Movie Review
Director Rupert Wyatt's ("Rise of the Planet of the Apes") "The Gambler" is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name, which starred James Caan. In the…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
Into the Woods: Movie Review
Director Rob Marshall (“Chicago”, “Nine”) is back at it again with what I consider his best cinematic musical to date. 2002’s “Chicago” had a lot going for it, but…
Posted inMOVIE REVIEWS
The Imitation Game: Movie Review
Director Morten Tyldum’s “The Imitation Game” tells the story of a very important historical figure that helped shorten the span of World War II, and in turn saved thousands…