There are so many wonderful things in one’s life to remember. It’s fun to think back on things like a first kiss, the taste of cookie dough, a fresh s…
Jojo Rabbit Review: Taika Waititi’s WWII satire is a touching tale of friendship and the human condition
Making fun of Nazis might seem like an obvious joke, but Jojo Rabbit effectively brings both heart and darkness to the reality of Nazi Germany during …
The King Movie Review: Script falls short while Chalamet shines
Timothée Chalamet was born to be a lead actor. Simply put, the film suffers when he is not on screen and thankfully there are very few instances when …
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman is a Towering, Tiring Meditation on Fatherhood, Love, and Grief
At a Q&A following a revival of Martin Scorsese’s Casino (1995) earlier this year in New York City, screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi explained that h…
Motherless Brooklyn Movie Review: A Showcase for Edward Norton
The first thought that crossed my mind after the credits rolled on Motherless Brooklyn was that it was clearly a passion project. Written and directed…
The Current War Movie Review: Entertainment when it can be, and should have been, edutainment
Martin Scorsese may not dig superhero films, but he has superpowers — one among them is allowing The Current War to turn on all the light bulbs in its…
Rattlesnake Movie Review: Compact, but steady, moral thriller from Netflix
Why, of course, life bites — and the mark can be distressing! Just ask Katrina Ridgeway (Carmen Ejogo), the subject of interest in this year’s final “…