Gloria Bell is the epitome of a free spirit. A divorced woman riding high through her 50’s, doing what and when she pleases. If she’s not rocking out at her … Continue reading Julianne Moore is a redemption song for the meandering ‘Gloria Bell’
‘The Wedding Guest’ doesn’t hold your interest, thus deflating its power
Jay’s (Dev Patel) life is cloaked in mystery. From the moment Michael Winterbottom’s film, The Wedding Guest, opens, we see Jay preparing for a mission, but we have no idea … Continue reading ‘The Wedding Guest’ doesn’t hold your interest, thus deflating its power
Thank you, Pedro Guerrero: Why baseball is my favorite sport
Pedro Guerrero. All I remember is this first baseman, who used to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, coming to bat for the St. Louis Cardinals. He didn’t look like … Continue reading Thank you, Pedro Guerrero: Why baseball is my favorite sport
The Frank O. Opinion Movie Dose, 4-2-19: ‘The Mustang’, ‘Hotel Mumbai’ reviews
This week, I reviewed a pair of solid independent films. The kind of movies that one can only hope Hollywood continues to produce even if they don’t bring in a … Continue reading The Frank O. Opinion Movie Dose, 4-2-19: ‘The Mustang’, ‘Hotel Mumbai’ reviews
‘The Dirt’ pulls no punches, delivers the Motley Crue goods
On the first night that Motley Crew performed at the Starwood Theater in Hollywood, they got into a fight with members of the crowd. Before a song could be played, … Continue reading ‘The Dirt’ pulls no punches, delivers the Motley Crue goods
Tepid ‘Captive State’ fails to capitalize on an intriguing premise
What if the aliens crashed the Earth’s party and simply took over? Plenty of movies have showed us the initial landing and battle, but few have gone nine years down … Continue reading Tepid ‘Captive State’ fails to capitalize on an intriguing premise
‘Yardie’ packs an intriguing tale, yet fails to register in the end
A brother’s love can be one of the most powerful things in the world. Plenty of films have explored this dynamic divide and the emotional connection of sibling loyalty, with … Continue reading ‘Yardie’ packs an intriguing tale, yet fails to register in the end
Jordan Peele avoids the sophomore slump in a big way with thrilling ‘Us’
On the surface, Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) has it all. A goofy and loving husband in Gabe (Winston Duke), two healthy young children in Zora and Jason (Shahadi Wright Joseph … Continue reading Jordan Peele avoids the sophomore slump in a big way with thrilling ‘Us’
“I was born here, and I’ll die here:” A love letter to St. Louis
“There’s no place like home.” The famous words from The Wizard of Oz apply to my love for St. Louis, which has been my home for the better part of … Continue reading “I was born here, and I’ll die here:” A love letter to St. Louis
Binge Watch: HBO’s ‘Crashing’ is a funny tutorial for all aspiring comics
A person gets up on a stage with the intent to make people laugh, talks to the audience, and waits for a reaction. Doesn’t that sound scary to you? Ever … Continue reading Binge Watch: HBO’s ‘Crashing’ is a funny tutorial for all aspiring comics
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