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In the tradition of irreverent, nonsensical comedies featuring Saturday Night Live alumni, director Josh Greenbaum (Becoming Bond) presents Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Written by its stars, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, it is a silly, fun comedy despite there being no way to suspend disbelief in the premise. Best friends Barb...
Judas and the Black Messiah is a mesmerizing film and an incredible story. Director and writer Shaka King, along with the rest of his writing crew, unpack each layer very carefully, developing intrigue at every step. The plot doesn’t necessarily need much help, but it is enhanced by two incredible performances from Daniel Kaluuya and...
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Kemp Powers’ stage play One Night In Miami comes to film under the direction of Regina King. It is her finest outing to date, featuring powerful performances in an even more powerful script that make this a film that should not be missed. It is the evening of February 25th, 1964, and Cassius Clay (Eli...
Writer/director John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) adds to his varied resume by providing audiences with the psychological thriller, The Little Things. Hancock’s well-penned crime drama is supported by solid performances, and while sometimes predictable, does well on a few interesting and original notes. Joe “Deke” Deacon (Denzel Washington) is a burnt-out sheriff’s deputy with...
During the course of Herself, one might feel angry, motivated, charitable, and even a little bit bored. Phyllida Lloyd’s latest is deeply thought-provoking, as she explores the horrors and hardships associated with domestic violence and gives real-life victims a blank canvas to visualize their own hopes and dreams. Lloyd and her writers, Clare Dunne and...
MLK/FBI is a documentary about Martin Luther King Jr. that focuses on his interaction with the American people, as well as the major political players of his time. When King’s influence inspired millions of people at the start of the civil rights movement, the FBI was given a presidential order to monitor his every action...
An Arizona rancher comes to a crossroads when he happens upon a Mexican woman and her son desperately trying to cross into the United States and escape their dangerous plight in The Marksman, a dramatic thriller directed by Robert Lorenz (Trouble with the Curve). A solid script and a credible cast help offset the films’...
There are not many movies that can make you feel the way Soul does. The genius of the film derives from its simplicity: a simple idea and cute story that evolves into a mini field trip of the inner self. Directors Pete Docter and Kemp Powers were able to weave together a technical achievement that...
Blending intrigue, provocation, and revenge in telling the story of medical school dropout turned coffee barista, Cassie Thomas, Emerald Fennell (Killing Eve) writes and directs Promising Young Woman, a film whose dramatic cinematography and distinguishable musical score add intensity to a somewhat lacking script. Yet a mostly credible cast coupled with a heart-pounding climax give...
