It’s about time the awards season wrapped up. Since the arrival of the new year, it feels like every Sunday has been dominated by a three-hour plus… Read more “5 Things to Watch at The Oscars”
Category: Movies
Top 10 Films of 2014
No one could make a convincing argument 2014 was an outstanding year for films. That’s not to say it didn’t feature several outstanding films, but piecing together… Read more “Top 10 Films of 2014”
Interstellar is Visually Impressive, But Ultimately Disappoints
For more than 30 years, the gold standard for directors with vision, imagination and the ability to create compelling worlds that transport the viewer was Steven Spielberg.… Read more “Interstellar is Visually Impressive, But Ultimately Disappoints”
David Fincher’s Gone Girl Lives Up to the Hype
Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl was an immediate sensation when it was released in the summer of 2012, spending eight weeks at the top of the New York… Read more “David Fincher’s Gone Girl Lives Up to the Hype”
Movie Review: “This Is Where I Leave You” is good, but leaves you wanting more
“This Is Where I Leave You” has everything that it needs to succeed: an amazing cast, a director with a comedy track record, a successful novel at… Read more “Movie Review: “This Is Where I Leave You” is good, but leaves you wanting more”
2014 Fall Movie Preview
Contrary to the opinions of some, the beginning of fall offers little reason for enthusiasm. The weather gets colder, the days are shorter and the days of… Read more “2014 Fall Movie Preview”
Boyhood: The First Great Film of 2014
Late in “Boyhood”, Ellar Coltrane’s teenage Mason is looking for purpose when he asks his father, played by Ethan Hawke, “What’s the point, of anything? Everything?” Hawke’s… Read more “Boyhood: The First Great Film of 2014”
Robin Williams, The Sad Clown
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve developed a habit where I need to watch TV in bed before going to sleep each night. I don’t… Read more “Robin Williams, The Sad Clown”
“Guardians of the Galaxy” and the Summer Film Industry
In the summer of 1975, a little-known director named Steven Spielberg released a film called “Jaws” that created the template for the modern blockbuster. Two summers later… Read more ““Guardians of the Galaxy” and the Summer Film Industry”
Michael Bay and The Way We Watch Movies
So it’s Friday night and you’re checking the Cinemark app to see what is playing at your local theater. How do you decide what you want to… Read more “Michael Bay and The Way We Watch Movies”
Everyone Hates Cleveland 