The performances by Firth and Rush are magnetic, carrying the story effortlessly through its two-hour runtime. Every now and then, I finally get around to watching a movie I’ve heard great things about for years—and The King’s Speech is one of those. Directed by Tom Hooper (The Danish Girl, Cats)Continue Reading
It’s emotionally stirring, technically superb, and anchored by unforgettable performances. Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge is one of those films that leaves you both awed and conflicted. On the surface, it’s a powerful war drama with outstanding performances, intense battle sequences, and an inspiring true story. But beneath that surface liesContinue Reading
For a film entitled Hitchcock, we learn much more about the production of Psycho than we do about the director. Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most influential directors in cinema history. He also has a somewhat checkered reputation among those who’ve worked with him. Or so I’ve read. IfContinue Reading
The Iron Claw is definitely not the feel-good movie of the year, but it is a very good movie. If you were a hardcore fan of professional wrestling in the 1980s, you’ve likely heard of the Von Erich family. (I say “hardcore” because if you were a casual fan whoContinue Reading
Eastwood’s directing, as usual, is efficient and crowd-pleasing. After watching Clint Eastwood’s Sully, two things came to my mind. First, Tom Hanks can play almost anyone and you’ll immediately believe that person is the best in their field, bar none. Secondly, he makes it look effortless. In Sully, Hanks playsContinue Reading
Forgiving some of the tropey bits might be necessary to get where the script wants to take you. With Adrift, it’s a ride worth taking. I’m a sucker for survival stories. Especially stories of people lost at sea who are forced to adapt, improvise, and apply their navigational and nauticalContinue Reading
[I]f the movie doesn’t get the music aspect right, how much of the other stuff does it get wrong? I grew up in the 1970s but I was too young to “get” punk music. My musical tastes at that time were Elton John, Bay City Rollers, and KISS. When IContinue Reading