‘The House’ is a wonderful stop-animation piece that is perfectly paired with innovative stories in a dark and dramatic tone. All three chapters capture a Kafkaesque and Twilight Zone kind of horror. The anthology film format was great and while it may seem that the three stories are disconnected, they all allude to the human…
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is a visually dynamic experience with fantastic world-building, intense action sequences/stunts, stunning visuals, and a captivating storyline. Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal of the antagonist, Dementus, is authentic and menacing. Hemsworth stole the show in my opinion – he has a chameleon-like ability to change characters and mannerisms showcasing excellent acting craftsmanship….
‘Longlegs’ is a captivating movie that follows a detective chasing down an enigmatic serial killer known as Longlegs. This film masterfully intertwines the suspense of a thriller with the dark lure of horror. A scalpel is used to craft this film as it displays detailed artistry that is both beautiful and disturbing. This film is…
‘Catch Me If You Can’ is a fantastic film that is fast paced and grips your attention from start to finish. The movie has a charming animated title sequence, featuring John Williams’s score and flows through the gifted craftsman of Steven Spielberg. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Frank Abagnale, Jr., a real-life teen-aged con man that…
‘Challengers’ is a compelling movie presented in a manner that mirrors tennis– it is fierce, kinetic, and competitive. This movie explores themes of love, lust, ambition and jealousy with so much precision that it feels that a scalpel was used in each scene. The three lead actors, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist were great…
‘Blink Twice’ is the directorial debut from Zoë Kravitz. The movie has a dark twist and a down the rabbit hole vibe. The tension and dark humor are engaging. I enjoyed the first act, but the rest of the plot felt predictable and lacked originality. However, I thought the cinematography was intriguing. The film…
Living was brilliant and poignant. It was a sad movie but at the same time marvelously uplifting with impeccable performances, directing, writing, cinematography, and score. Specifically, the script has a charming and gentle wit to it, whilst also packing a powerful emotional punch. Bill Nighy was fantastic and I was deeply moved. He captured every…
‘I Am: Celine Dion’ is a poignant documentary on a living legend. The documentary covers Celine’s diagnosis and treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) which is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that has impaired her ability to perform. SPS typically causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms and exhibits symptoms such as an unsteady gait, slurred speech or double vision…
‘A Family Affair’ is a lighthearted and fun movie. This is the type of movie you could have playing in the background while multitasking… that is literally what I did! I thought the acting was solid. Nicole Kidman was good. Kathy Bates was a sweet surprise as I absolutely adore her acting skills. Zac Efron…
Avatar: The Way of Water is a phenomenal sequel. There are a ton of reviews about this movie so I will keep it short and simple: what I loved most about this film was the innovative visual effects (VFX) and computer-generated imagery (CGI). I highly recommend seeing this movie on the big screen as the…