This year has been a strong year in film, allowing a plethora of heartbreaking, illuminating and awe inspiring performances. I’ve already spoken about Beasts of the Southern Wild’s Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry, but who else deserve award attention and…
Interview: Michael Peña & Director David Ayer Talk ‘End of Watch’
Growing up in a blue-collar neighborhood in Chicago, I was surrounded by people who were police officers, firemen, etc. But the thing was… I hardly ever saw them on-duty, or even in uniform. To me, they were hard-working people, just…
This Month in Film: September New Releases
September is finally here! The time for awards season movies has just begun, and I’m pretty excited for this Fall’s new releases. This month begins with a slow start and eventually gains momentum with some interesting releases. See what movies…
Top Movies Based on True Stories: Zodiac
There are hundreds of movies based on true stories- some that are made direct to DVD or for TV and others that are released in theaters. The list below names the top movies (in my opinion) that are based on…
Film Review: “Love & Other Drugs”
Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal are back together onscreen for “Love and Other Drugs.” (They starred together in “Brokeback Mountain.”) I went to this movie with somewhat high expectations. Both Hathaway and Gyllenhaal are very talented actors, and director Edward…