‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Review

★★★ ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ comes close to being worthy of praise. Still, its unsympathetic protagonist and sketchy message ultimately undermine a film carried by two outstanding performances by Glenn Close and Amy Adams. ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ an adaptation of the book of the same name, tells the story of J.D. Vance’s upbringing, from his troubled childhood to …

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‘1917’ Review

★★★★½ Stunning, breathtaking and exhilarating, Sam Mendes' 1917 instantly becomes a classic in its genre. In 1917, two young soldiers are given the task to deliver a message that could save over a thousand soldiers from an ambush. Mendes has never shied away from sensitive topics. I have always admired his knack for portraying suburban …

Best Films of 2019

As the year and decade came to a close, one of the best years for entertainment in recent memory did as well. Here is my list of the best movies of 2019. HONORABLE MENTIONS: Honey Boy, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Doctor Sleep, Us, Hustlers, The Two Popes, Midsommar 10.THE LIGHTHOUSE Robert Egger's sophomore …

‘Knives Out’ Review

★★★★½ Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' is a suspense and energy-filled journey that is thrilling, clever, and deeply profound. After the apparent suicide of a wealthy family's patriarch, detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) must piece together the puzzle to prove that it is, in fact, a murder.After a rocky reception to his big blockbuster break with …

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review

★★★★½ Ford v Ferrari is both an emotionally fulfilling and thrilling film from start to finish, largely thanks to both Bale and Damon’s charismatic performances and James Mangold’s classic directing.  The film finds Damon’s Carroll Shelby and Bale’s Ken Miles struggling to put together a Ford racing car that can compete against Enzo Ferrari’s before …

‘Hustlers’ Review

★★★★ Clever and enjoyable throughout, Hustlers mostly rises to the occasion thanks to a pair of amazing performances by Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and focused direction by Lorene Scafaria. A group of struggling strippers band together to commit crimes against their Wall Street employees. With her third film, director Lorene Scafaria finds her sweet …

Oscars 2019 Predictions

The road to the 2019 Oscars has been a wild one, from category scandals to a no0host show, it will be interesting to see how things pan out this Sunday. As for the actual awards, let’s take a look at my predictions. BEST PICTURE Will Win: Roma Could Win: Green Book Should Win: Green Book …

‘Roma’ Review: Cuarón Delivers a Stunning and Beautiful Film about Family

★★★★★ With Roma, Alfonso Cuarón brings to life a beautiful story with stunning visuals that make it one of the best and most important films of the decade. Set in the socially tense and culturally rich backdrop of 1970's Mexico City, the film follows a tumulous year in the life of Cleo, a housekeeper of …

‘A Star is Born’ Review: An Incredibly Powerful Update to the Classic

★★★★½ Impeccably directed and superbly acted, this third remake of ‘A Star is Born’ shines as the best yet. After Jackson Maine, a famous country singer, encounters a bar singer named Ally and quickly falls in love, a tale of love throughout the years is followed, filled with themes of fame, jealousness, and power. If …

Early Oscars 2019 Predictions: Best Picture

We’re more than halfway into the year, and as festival season gears up, we can now start to picture which films will be featured at Hollywood’s biggest awards show. NOTE: Most of this is pure speculation based on past Oscars and talent involved. Here’s a look at the Best Picture race. THE CONTENDERS   Black …