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Trumbo is So Good, it is Simply Unfair
Trumbo Directed by: Jay Roach Written by: John McNamara Based on: Dalton Trumbo by Bruce Cook Starring: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Helen Mirren, Alan Tudyk Running time 124 minutes Rated R for language including some sexual references In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until […]
Mockingjay Part 2 is a Flat but Satisfactory Finale
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Directed by: Francis Lawrence Screenplay by: Danny Strong, Peter Craig Based on Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland Running time 137 minutes Rated PG-13 […]
Love the Coopers is Unremarkable, but Enjoyable
Love the Coopers Directed by: Jessie Nelson Written by: Steven Rogers Starring: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Wilde Narrated by Steve Martin Running time 106 minutes Rated PG – 13 for thematic elements, language and some sexuality Charlotte (Diane Keaton) and Sam Cooper’s […]
Suffragette is an Eloquent Look at the Long Hard Fight for Women’s Equality
Suffragette Directed by: Sarah Gavron Written by: Abi Morgan Starring: Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw, Meryl Streep Running time 106 minutes Rated PG-13 for some intense violence, thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist […]
Miss You Already is a Sodden Mess of Emotion
Miss You Already Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke Written by: Morwenna Banks Starring: Toni Collette, Drew Barrymore, Dominic Cooper, Paddy Considine, Tyson Ritter, Frances de la Tour, Jacqueline Bisset Running time 112 minutes Rated PG-13 for thematic content, sexual material and some language. Milly (Toni Collette) and Jess (Drew Barrymore) are lifelong best friends. Growing up […]
Spectre is an Overly Long, Convoluted, and Disappointing Bond Film
Spectre Directed by: Sam Mendes Screenplay by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Jez Butterworth Story by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade Based on James Bond by Ian Fleming Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista, Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Ralph Fiennes Running time 148 minutes Rated PG-13 […]
Crimson Peak Gives You A Reason to Head to the Theaters This October
“Ghosts are real, that much I know. I’ve seen them all my life…” So says main character Edith Cushing (played by Wasikowska).
Bridge of Spies is Entertaining, Solid Historical Drama, Classic Spielberg
Bridge of Spies Directed by: Steven Spielberg Written by: Matt Charman, Ethan Coen & Joel Coen Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, Alan Alda Running time 141 minutes Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief strong language Bridge of Spies is the—inspired by true events—story of lawyer James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) and his unexpected […]
Freeheld is Poignant, Powerful, but a Touch Parched
Freeheld Directed by: Peter Sollett Screenplay by: Ron Nyswaner Based on Freeheld by Cynthia Wade Starring: Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Michael Shannon, Steve Carell Running time 103 minutes Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements, language and sexuality Freeheld is the story of Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore), a decorated and celebrated detective for the Ocean County, […]
NYCC15 Review: Jessica Jones Episode One Is Kick Ass, Raunchy, And Absolutely Fantastic
I feel very fortunate that I was accepted as a member of the press to cover New York Comic Con. I then went on to feel extremely lucky that I managed to get a wristband into the Marvel Netflix panel. After the runaway success of Daredevil last year and the premiere of Jessica Jones a […]
Pan: What the Hell DId I Just Watch?
Pan Directed by: Joe Wright Written by: Jason Fuchs Based on Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie Starring: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried Running time 111 minutes Rated PG for fantasy action violence, language and some thematic material Pan is the story of young Peter (Levi Miller), who was abandoned […]
The Walk is Breathtaking, Fascinating, and Endlessly Enjoyable
The Walk Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Screenplay by: Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne Based on To Reach the Clouds by Philippe Petit Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale Running time 123 minutes Rated PG for thematic elements involving perilous situations, and for some nudity, language, brief drug references and smoking […]
Sicario is Severe, Harsh, Bleak and Thrilling
Sicario Directed by: Denis Villeneuve Written by: Taylor Sheridan Starring: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber Running time 121 minutes Rated R for strong violence, grisly images, and language Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) is an FBI special agent in Phoenix Arizona, working in a kidnapping taskforce. When a raid to […]
The Martian is Perfect Sci-Fi with Hard Science and Humor
The Martian Directed by: Ridley Scott Screenplay by: Drew Goddard Based on The Martian by Andy Weir Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Chiwetel Ejiofor Running time 141 minutes Rated PG-13 for some strong language, injury images, and brief nudity. […]
The Intern is Clichéd but Endearing
The Intern Directed by: Nancy Meyers Written by: Nancy Meyers Starring: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Adam DeVine Running time 121 minutes Rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and brief strong language 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) has become bored with retirement. When the opportunity to join a senior intern […]
