One Man's Thoughts
Power can be the most dangerous thing in the world when placed in the right person’s hands. Then again, it can be even more deadly when given to the wrong … Continue reading ‘Vice’ Review: Welcome to the Christian Bale show
Let the record state that after five movies, 12 hours, and 47 minutes of movies, we have finally received the first great Transformers films: Bumblebee. Welcome to a world where … Continue reading Travis Knight’s ‘Bumblebee’ erases all the bad ‘Transformers’ movies
Movie stars don’t have it easy. Allow me to talk down your bewildering face that just had its jaw hit the ground. When their face becomes so familiar with film … Continue reading ‘Ben Is Back’ is an emotional roller coaster bolstered by Julia Roberts
Win or lose, sports pull you in. Every year, teams take the field or ice, do battle, and find new ways to wage war inside our hearts and minds. Ask … Continue reading The good, bad, and ugly of St. Louis sports in 2018
Every Sunday afternoon, I walk into Russell’s on Macklind a tired man after driving into the wee hours of the morning. When I leave, I am wide awake and full … Continue reading Russell’s on Macklind: Great food, even better people
The good, bad, and ugly of rideshare driving
Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood) is a man apart; an old lion cut off from the modern world of digital technology who is running out of time. A working man who … Continue reading ‘The Mule’ is a return to form for Clint Eastwood
When it comes to movies, the best ones never really leave your mind for long. They may waver, but within a few seconds, come back in a hurry. The best … Continue reading The Best 15 Movies of 2018
Movies get to you on an emotional level. It’s right there in invisible handwriting on the application when you buy a ticket. Let’s say you’ve had a rough day and … Continue reading ‘Vox Lux’ is a seductive cinematic experience
The good, bad, and the ugly of the year that was 2018
The best chefs don’t need much in the kitchen in order to create a master dish. You can hold onto the fancy stoves, sharp knives, and tipping stack of cookbooks … Continue reading ‘Roma’ is a deeply personal and heartfelt journey into the darkness of life
Men are cruel. An old adage that hasn’t lost any weight with age, and can be attached to many instances in the history of mankind. Sometimes, the greatest weapon is … Continue reading Margot Robbie is the true heart of a fierce ‘Mary Queen of Scots’
