Fred Rogers was my idol as a kid. As a sensitive, insecure, overzealous, eager-to-learn and super religious young man born and raised in Pittsburgh, P…
Hearts Beat Loud Movie Review: Kiersey Clemons Delivers a Star Making Performance
Everyone knows Nick Offerman as the ultra-manly, wood-chopping Ron Swanson from Parks & Recreation but now that the mustache is off, Offerman has …
Ocean’s 8 Movie Review: A Glossy, Glitzy Good Time
The trend of feminizing male franchises won’t fix the gender issues that plague cinema, and they shouldn’t be considered a mark of progres…
American Animals Movie Review: A Keen Eye in the Director Chair Elevates a Basic Narrative
American Animals is based on one of the most ridiculous heists in recent memory. In 2004, four mostly well-off college students planned to steal valua…
211 is a Heist Film By a Director Who Can’t Direct Action and Actors Who Won’t Act
The press notes for York Alec Shackleton’s 211 claim the film was inspired by the Battle of North Hollywood, a real-life shootout between two heavily …
A Kid Like Jake Movie Review: A Strong, Necessary Social Message Saves the Film’s Simple Approach
In life, it is almost unavoidable to find yourself trapped within some sort of established system. You may wonder why, if you are even ever made aware…
Adrift Movie Review: Strong Directing and Performances Keep a Basic Premise Afloat
Adrift opens with a beautifully choreographed single take sequence where Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley) finds herself stranded on the remains of her s…