***Film Reviews (updated each week)
Brief Film Reviews list will be updated once a week. Post stickied to top of blog
Wild Tales (2014) – A dark, intense thriller about extreme human behavior
Wild Tales (2014) – 8.5/10 – Fresh dark thriller about extreme human behavior Overall WILD TALES is a dark comedy drama that is structured as an anthology. Thus, it …
The Revenant (2015) – Gripping masterpiece with legendary cinematography
The Revenant (2015) – 8.5/10 – Gripping modern masterpiece with legendary cinematography Overall THE REVENANT is an adventure drama that is loosely based on true events. It merges revenge, …
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) – Powerful drama inspired by true events
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) – 8.5/10 – Powerful drama inspired by true events Overall A Raisin in the Sun is a drama based on a play by …
The Godfather II (1974) – Masterpiece in the steps of the first Godfather
The Godfather II (1974) – 9/10 – Masterpiece in the steps of the first Godfather THE GODFATHER PART 2 is a crime drama that continues where THE GODFATHER leaves …
The Wages of Fear (1953) – Exciting cinema of survival against impossible
The Wages of Fear (1953) – 8.5/10 – Exciting cinema of survival against impossible THE WAGES OF FEAR is a psychological drama from France about survival and perseverance through …
Captain Fantastic (2016) – Introspective Critique of Social Conformity
Captain Fantastic (2016) – 8.5/10 – Thought-provoking critique of conformity that inspires introspection CAPTAIN FANTASTIC is a coming-of-age drama and comedy that explores the philosophy of human life. This …
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Topnotch animation from a legendary studio
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – 8.5/10 – Topnotch animation from a legendary studio HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE is an animated supernatural fantasy by Hayao Miyazaki of the legendary Studio Ghibli. …
Wonder (2017) – Powerful Tale of Acceptance Through Unwavering Compassion
Wonder (2017) – 8.5/10 – Powerful Tale of Acceptance Through Unwavering Compassion WONDER is a family drama and coming-of-age film adapted from a bestselling book by R.J. Palacio. It …
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Dark, gritty mesh of realism and fantasy
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – 8.5/10 – Dark, gritty mesh of realism and fantasy PAN’S LABYRINTH is a dark fantasy drama from Mexico by esteemed director (and writer) Guillermo del Toro. …