One Man's Thoughts
A martial arts comedy is something the world needs in a dire way right now. “Kung Fu Ghost” kicked off production this spring. Bring it on, Jennifer N. Linch. The … Continue reading Jennifer N. Linch’s ‘Kung Fu Ghost’ promises something special for film fans
One of the greatest fears in life is wondering if someone is watching you. Someone that you can’t see, yet somehow you feel the presence of a body. Filmmakers have … Continue reading Why ‘The Invisible Man’ is an authentic horror experience
Human beings are a naturally stubborn species. We like to think of ourselves as computers with hearts, arranging our day like a database with carefully manufactured functions and a predictable … Continue reading ‘Ordinary Love’ is one of the most honest and compassionate films you’ll find about breast cancer
Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) is on top of the world, seemingly untouchable. He created a highly successful marijuana plant and distribution company, stayed alive, and has a gorgeously ambitious wife … Continue reading ‘The Gentlemen’ is Guy Ritchie’s best film in years
People say burning the candle at both ends is a dangerous endeavor. Essentially, in the words of Neil Young, burn out instead of fade away. Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a … Continue reading Go ahead and hand Adam Sandler the Oscar for his ‘Uncut Gems’ performance
A fictional father from the Bronx once said, “there’s nothing worse in life than wasted talent.” Robert De Niro’s Lorenzo couldn’t have hit the nail more square on the head, … Continue reading Shia LaBeouf may not deserve your sympathy, but he deserves your attention
How did the idea of Christmas come together? A story that one can only find in ancient books or kids stories deserved the big screen treatment, and I can tell … Continue reading Inventive ‘Klaus’ is an instant holiday classic
I thought I had seen everything Martin Scorsese could do as a filmmaker–and then I saw “The Irishman.” He’s rewritten the book on powerful epic cinematic experiences once again, showing … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’ proves Martin Scorsese can still surprise us
Raw. Brutal. Relentless. Thrilling. Unfiltered honesty. All of these words can be used to describe Noah Baumbach’s new film about the slow desolation of a marriage. All of them fit … Continue reading Netflix’s remarkable ‘Marriage Story’ will destroy you and then put you back together
There’s nothing quite like family envy and greed. It’s like placing iron inside a pressure cooker and slowly turning up the heat over the course of a day. Rian Johnson, … Continue reading ‘Knives Out’ is a wickedly fun game of cinematic chess
Integrity is a special thing to attain, and more importantly, hold onto over the course of your life. Fred Rogers had loads of integrity. He could have bottled that stuff … Continue reading ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ proves Marielle Heller’s greatness
All Jake Carson (John Cena), Captain of a crew of smoke jumpers, wants to do is honor his late dad, Dan Carson. When he saves the lives of three young … Continue reading ‘Playing with Fire’ is cinematic cotton candy
