New Order is one pessimistic, nihilistic, angry movie. You might love it or hate it because of those traits… but you’ll probably remember it either way. It also looks like it’s quite controversial since it focuses so heavily on the … Continue reading
I think we should all be proud of Kevin Hart… he pulled off a dramatic roll with small doses of comedy and certainly none of his usual schtick. And it works. I was shocked – shocked – when I realized … Continue reading
I was moved by this sweet, well-intentioned little film about finding your courage and standing up for yourself. Which is certainly more identifiable to me than actual skateboarding… because I think I’ve been on a board once in my life … Continue reading
A Quiet Place Part II is almost as effective a suspense/horror flick as the first. It has a couple of problems here and there but they are pretty minor for what is a genuinely creepy continuation of the first film. … Continue reading
I was very surprised by three things in this movie… 1. that I enjoyed it nearly as much as I did given the found footage/computer screen schtick that has been done before. 2 – that it was apparently filmed in … Continue reading
Land is a lovely and quietly contemplative film where not very much “happens”… but that’s ok. It’s not the kind of movie that demands dramatic action scenes of strength and survival, melodrama, or constant threats. It’s a movie about a … Continue reading
For the first twenty minutes, I legitimately loved The Mitchells vs. the Machines. It was about the family… it was sweet, it felt truthful, and I laughed out loud a number of times. I dug its visual style, the lead … Continue reading
I suspect Stowaway won’t work for a number of people… either because it’s too “slow” or, for the science enthusiasts, has some floaty physics. But it worked for me. And it works BECAUSE it was slow and methodical and, yes, … Continue reading
I was pretty unfamiliar with the story of Pat Morita. I knew he was Arnold on Happy Days and Miyagi in the Karate Kid films. So I was quite interested when I saw this documentary popup on digital rental. And … Continue reading
The Empty Man is a bit of a surprise. I didn’t expect much from it… and certainly if I’d seen the trailer beforehand, I’d have thought even less. I just went in with the only understanding that some people thought … Continue reading