This year’s Studio Ghibli Fest finally takes fans to The Secret World of Arrietty – the directorial debut of Hiromasa Yonebayashi. It’s always interesting to see a film from Ghibli… Read more The Secret World of Arrietty Review: Rich detail and great characters create one of Ghibli’s best →
It’s that time again, the third time this year, to review another adaptation of the works of Stephen King – and, in this case, his son Joe Hill. Netflix is… Read more In the Tall Grass Review: Interesting in concept, confounding in execution →
Touching on the struggles and issues legendary entertainer Judy Garland faced in the last few years of her career, Judy is a near perfect example of the entertainer’s strength with… Read more Judy Review: Zellweger’s performance is a career best as the iconic entertainer →
While Brad Pitt’s already in the conversation for awards for his strong performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, his performance in James Gray’s new original sci-fi epic, Ad… Read more Ad Astra Review: The most ambitious and best original sci-fi movie in decades →
Filled with a sense of free spirit and standout performances, The Peanut Butter Falcon is a touching and heartfelt feature debut of collaborative writer/directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz that’s… Read more The Peanut Butter Falcon Review: A feel-good and fulfilling adventure →
Often labeled as unadaptable, the Pulitzer Prize winning novel from author Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch, had its first film adaptation just hit theaters this past weekend. While I’ve never read… Read more The Goldfinch Review: A strong case for the novel being “unadaptable” →
Writer/director/rocker Rob Zombie creates a fitting end to his Firefly Family Trilogy with 3 From Hell and gives the Rejects a fun finale filled with horrific carnage and perfectly over… Read more 3 From Hell Review: Zombie creates a sadistically fun finale for the Firefly Family. →
With powerhouse performances from Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez as well as entertaining and engaging story, Hustlers has the moves and beats to be an instant crowd-pleaser but is weighed… Read more Hustlers Review: Fun performance and flashy style doesn’t save familiar storytelling →