Category: Reviews

Remarkably Bright Creatures, directed by Olivia Newman and adapted from Shelby Van Pelt’s novel, unfolded for me as a gentle, character-driven story that finds its strength in connection and quiet observation. I could feel the screenplay’s affection for the source material, and I appreciated how the narrative moved at an unhurried pace while still holding… Continue reading Remarkably Bright Creatures: a gentle, character-driven story that finds its strength in connection and quiet observation

I have always had a soft spot for mysteries. That love goes back to childhood, when my mom filled our home with detective novels and instilled in me her appreciation for a good whodunit. She would have loved The Sheep Detectives, a film that takes the familiar structure and reimagines it in a way that… Continue reading The Sheep Detectives: family-friendly fleesy mystery

If you wish to make a 3D film or movie, it may be best to hire the best filmmaker who loves working in the format. And that filmmaker is James Cameron. After amazing audiences with his visually incredible franchise, Avatar, Cameron has become the leading expert in making 3D movies. So it makes perfect sense… Continue reading BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)

What the public reads in the synopsis below does not even capture the level of “danger and chaos” in small-town Ohio. Speaking for myself, there was nothing in the early scenes of the film that indicated the kind of danger that would come after the protagonist moved to a town where he had family members.… Continue reading One Spoon of Chocolate – Hard to Watch Yet Speaks of Reality

After premiering and frightening their audiences at this year’s SXSW, Damian McCarthy’s Hokum is now playing in theaters. Though I was definitely intrigued by the movie’s synopsis and the casting of lead actor, Adam Scott, I was unable to enjoy the film at the fest. Still, the positive buzz was undeniable, and a few of… Continue reading HOKUM: Supernatural Ghosts And Personal Demons Make A Compelling Combo

The film “I Swear,” by writer/director Kirk Jones, follows Scottish activist John Davidson’s life with Tourette’s Syndrome from childhood to adulthood. I had heard of this neurological condition in my past work, but only fully understood its effects after watching the film. For those unfamiliar with the effects or how they appear in public, individuals… Continue reading I Swear – A View into the Life of Living with Tourette’s Syndrome

When it comes to movies by writer/director David Lowery, it is definitely difficult to predict what to expect. In fact, one should expect the unexpected when entering one of his films. His utterly fascinating and undeniably affecting work in his previous movies, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pete’s Dragon (2016), A Ghost Story, The Old Man… Continue reading MOTHER MARY: A Strikingly Beautiful And Haunting Tale