A pilot, Brodie Torrence (Gerard Butler), finds himself caught in a war zone after he’s forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm (IMDB). Butler is the perfect choice for the role of Captain Brodie because we have seen him in this type of role many times before. He is great at portraying… Continue reading PLANE
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A MAN CALLED OTTO
Otto (Tom Hanks) is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol (Mariana Trevino), leading to a friendship that will turn his world around (IMDB). Hanks gives an absolutely spectacular… Continue reading A MAN CALLED OTTO
BLACK ADAM
A nearly five thousand years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world (IMDB). I didn’t realize this film was based on a DC Comic character… Continue reading BLACK ADAM
AMSTERDAM
In the 1930’s, three friends, Burt Berendsen (Christian Bale), Valerie Voze (Margot Robbie), and Harold Woodman (John David Washington), witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history (IMDB). I simply cannot say enough good things about this film. It is one of the most well… Continue reading AMSTERDAM
WOMAN KING
A historical epic that is based in alternate history of The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries (IMDB). I must say that not only are the main women characters bad asses but Viola Davis is spectacular as Nanisca, leader of the king’s women army.… Continue reading WOMAN KING
THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
A lonely scholar, Alithea (Tilda Swinton), on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom (IMDB). This film has two absolutely superb actors in Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton. I found this film to be exceptionally well written, acted and made. One cannot help… Continue reading THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
FALL
Best friends Becky (Grace Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner) find themselves at the top of a 2,000-foot radio tower (IMDB). I decided to see this film because it looked like a good suspenseful thriller. Sure, nothing can go wrong when two young girls decide to climb a 2,000-foot radio tower. They try everything they can… Continue reading FALL
BULLET TRAIN
Five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common (IMDB). Brad Pitt is back in a big way portraying Ladybug, an assassin trying to find inner peace with what he does for living. He and all the other actors portraying assassins give wonderful performances. The action scenes are fantastic… Continue reading BULLET TRAIN
MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
A widowed cleaning lady (Lesley Manville) in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own (IMDB). Manville gives an outstanding performance as Ada the cleaning lady. From the first time you see her it is impossible not to care about what happens… Continue reading MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
THOR LOVE AND THUNDER
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) enlists the help of Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg () and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) to fight Gorr (Christian Bale) the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct (IMDB). All the usual characters are back in this wonderful addition to the Marvel Comics Universe. Including an absolutely fantastic performance by… Continue reading THOR LOVE AND THUNDER