William Friedkin’s ‘The Exorcist’ is a groundbreaking masterpiece that explores universal human questions about good versus evil, doubt versus faith, & science versus religion. William Peter Blatty’s Oscar winning script is amazing, bringing depth to the characters, & presenting the mystery of faith (the novel is scarier than the film!). William Friedkin did an astounding…
Jurassic World: Dominion is the third and final film in the Jurassic Park/World franchise. As a big fan of the Jurassic franchise, I was excited about this new movie. Visually, the dinosaurs look spectacular and the overall action scenes are great. The overall nostalgia from the original Jurassic Park is a treat. However, I felt…
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’ is a psychological mystery masterpiece. ‘Vertigo’ is a hypnotic and intense thriller that gradually becomes more and more intoxicating as the film progresses – it is like fermenting fine wine with haunting undertones. Hitchcock expertly uses interesting characters, foreshadowing elements, visual details, and deliberate pacing to create a classic. This film was…
With 8 Academy Award nominations & 4 wins, ‘A Beautiful Mind’ is a spectacular movie. This film tells the true story of John Nash – one of the world’s greatest mathematicians. From his undergraduate days at Princeton to his winning of the Nobel Prize, we follow Nash on a journey that takes him into mathematical…
The Netflix black comedy, Don’t Look Up, plays out a modern dystopia. It is a story of dishonesty, oppression, misinformation, and deceit in modern day world, but McKay delivers it in a light hearted way. Astronomer and scientist Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a doctoral candidate assistant Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) discover a catastrophic…
‘Funny Little Bunnies’ (1934) is a Walt Disney Silly Symphony cartoon short that is very charming and whimsical – it is a true Easter treat. The animation is beautiful with lovely pastel colors. The rabbit characters were adorable, and the music is also fantastic. Dozens of cute bunnies are energetically getting ready for Easter by…
‘Poltergeist’ is a 1982 supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor from a story by Spielberg. ‘Poltergeist’ is Steven Spielberg’s vision of a ghost story and has all the hallmarks of the Spielberg blockbuster production. The film has terrific acting, a good storyline, humor, and…
‘Philadelphia’ is a landmark drama that tackles the devastating effects of AIDS and the discrimination faced by those living with it. Tom Hanks delivers an extraordinary performance as Andrew Beckett, a talented lawyer who is fired from his firm after they discover he has AIDS. Hanks’ portrayal is deeply moving—he captures both Andrew’s vulnerability and…
Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (Stephen King novel) is a masterpiece that will continue to transcend. ‘The Shining’ is a thought-provoking meditation on spiraling madness, isolation and paranoia and is presented in such a majestic form that could only be done by Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick’s direction is masterful, building tension and suspense through meticulous attention to detail…
‘Willow’ is a quintessential movie filled with an enchanting narrative, combined with rich visuals and special effects that immerses viewers in a magical world. Warwick Davis shines as the titular character, bringing depth and charm to Willow Ufgood, while Val Kilmer delivers a standout performance as Madmartigan. Together, they form a duo that is both…