Mickey Mouse is one of the most enduring symbols in our history. Those three simple circles take on meaning for virtually everyone on the planet and is recognized as a symbol of joy and childhood innocence. “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse” is an awesome documentary that highlights the cultural significance of this cartoon. This…
‘Night Swim’ is the first horror film released in 2024 from Blumhouse and James Wan and is pretty much like every other movie they’ve made but it involves ghosts in a swimming pool. I felt the palpable tension, every time the pool was featured, and the film plays on one’s fear of what possible horrors…
Minamata presents a well-crafted, character-driven story illustrating the stress and emotional toll of exposing the truth behind corporate corruption. In 1971, photographer W. Eugene Smith travels to Minamata, Japan, a coastal city devastated by mercury poisoning. What is “cinemeducation”? The coined term “cinemeducation” is an established method of education utilizing films to enhance the understanding…
The Fabelmans is packed with strong emotions, inspiration, tender moments, humor, beautiful cinematography, and brilliantly acted scenes. This movie allowed Steven Spielberg to dig into his family roots which shaped him into the beloved filmmaker that he is today. This movie is not only a re-telling of Spielberg’s own story but also a love letter…
The Deer Hunter with Christopher Walken 🎥 Summary: An in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of several friends in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania. Before the Movie: An introduction by Christopher Walken Screenwriters:Michael Cimino, Deric Washburn, Louis Garfinkle Director:Michael Cimino Producers:Michael Cimino, Michael Deeley,…
‘Inside Out 2’ is a fantastic sequel that brilliantly expands on its predecessor’s emotional dimension and creativity. It’s another Pixar masterpiece! The film’s personification of various emotions cleverly displays the complexities of human feelings. It also offers profound insights into the themes of the human condition that are handled with sensitivity and intelligence. ‘Inside…
The Sugarland Express, (United States). Steven Spielberg made his feature film directorial debut in 1974 with The Sugarland Express, which he also co-wrote, and follows a woman (Goldie Hawn) and her husband (William Atherton) as they take a police officer (Michael Sacks) hostage and flee across Texas while they try to get to their child before…
‘Daddio’ is a simple yet complex movie. It is focused on the lost art of two strangers engaging in conversation and the general themes include human connection, compassion and empathy. Dakota Johnson’s character arrives at JFK airport and catches a cab. She and the driver, Clark (Sean Penn), exchange generic banter. A traffic jam on…
Who else loved the Garfield comics as a kid?! Well, ‘The Garfield Movie’ felt like a love letter to its golden era and the film captures the heart of Jim Davis’s Garfield legacy. The movie stays true to the cat-character that we all love from the comics. However, the modernized Garfield watches Catflix and uses…
“Haunted Mansion” is a perfectly creepy film adaptation of the Disneyland/Disney World ride and pays homage to Disney’s golden era! This film has just the right amount of theatrics, humor and eerie charm to earn its cinematic spot as a super entertaining spook-show. With an exceptional cast and unexpected thrills, it’s destined to become a…