Film Review: Unbroken (dir by Angelina Jolie)
Ultimately, Unbroken is a victim of expectations. From the start of last year, Oscar watchers and other film critics were united in fully expecting Unbroken to be a great film. No sooner had 12 Years...
View ArticleEmbracing the Melodrama Part II #108: The Brave One (dir by Neil Jordan)
For our next entry in Embracing the Melodrama Part II, we take a look at Jodie Foster in the 2007 film The Brave One. And… Well, how to put this delicately? I hate hate hate hate HATE this movie, with...
View ArticlePlaying Catch-Up: The Big Short (dir by Adam McKay)
The Big Short is a film that is so critically acclaimed and that has been so passionately embraced by those who enjoyed it that it’s a bit intimidating to admit that it really didn’t do much for me....
View ArticlePlaying Catch-Up: Carol (dir by Todd Haynes)
(Minor Spoilers Below) Carol is the best film of 2015. I say that without a hint of hesitation or doubt. 2015 was a wonderful year for movies and I would say that there were at least 20 film released...
View ArticlePlaying Catch-Up With The Films of 2017: Marshall (dir by Reginald Hudlin)
So, here I am. January is nearly over. The Oscar nominations have already been announced. 2018 is well under way and yet, I still have 158 films on the DVR that I need to watch and a few 2017...
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