There is always a challenge in being a writer, director and actor for a film. B.J.Novak, manages to pull off all three well in his first effort. Vengeance, as the name implies, turns on payback for an untimely death and the family that wants someone to answer for it. Novak’s messages ring true, and he… Continue reading VENGEANCE
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VENGEANCE
Actor B.J. Novak makes his directorial debut with a movie that delivers a mostly sharp commentary on what motivates the media in modern times. Novak, who not only directs, writes and stars in the the film, does a solid job of wearing multiple hats, and proves that he has the skills to carry this work… Continue reading VENGEANCE
FIRE OF LOVE
Katia and Maurice Krafft, two Asatian French volcanologists spent a great deal of their lives exploring, studying, and documenting their experiences with active volcanos. This was their passion and obsession, and this fascination with the impact of volcanos on our planet also fueled the romance, careers, and the gave them the courage to tread upon… Continue reading FIRE OF LOVE
HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG
Whether one loves his voice, or just can’t stand it, most people can agree that singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen had a unique vocal style. Another thing about Cohen and career on which most people agree is that his song “Hallelujah” is absolutely haunting and beautiful, regardless of the singer who actually performs it. Now playing in… Continue reading HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG
THE GRAY MAN
The Netflix/AGBO-produced thriller, The Gray Man, is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame), based on the book series of the same title by Mark Greaney from the screenplay by Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. ABOUT – The Gray… Continue reading THE GRAY MAN
NOPE
After both Get Out and Us mostly impressed audiences and critics, filmaker Jordan Peele returns with an exciting comedy/science-fiction-thriller that delivers in a big way. Peele definitely has a love and the skills for dark thematic material, but given that he began his career as a comedian, he obviously knows how to give his audiences… Continue reading NOPE
GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN
The directors of the films Julia and RBG, Betsy West and Julie Cohen, premiered the documentary Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down at the SXSW Film Festival this past March and it now opens in theaters for a larger audience to see. It is easily one of the top ten films I viewed at the festival… Continue reading GABBY GIFFORDS WON’T BACK DOWN
PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK
Never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that there would be an animated version of Blazing Saddles geared towards children. In its original form, when it was first released, Saddles was a groundbreaking movie for the genre of comedy. At a time when racism and the civil rights movement this prejudice inspired were not… Continue reading PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK
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