Tag: film

Film Review: John Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ delivers a suspenseful, innovative thriller

April 4, 2018

John Krasinski is best known for his comedic chops in “The Office,” but what you may not know is that he’s also building up a resume as a director. With “A Quiet Place,” his third feature film, Krasinski offers a simple, yet utterly thrilling spin on the well-trodden horror genre, proving that he’s a filmmaker … More Film Review: John Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ delivers a suspenseful, innovative thriller

Film Review: ‘Love, Simon’ aims for the heart and succeeds

March 25, 2018

“Love, Simon” follows the story of Simon Spiers (Nick Robinson). He’s your average 17-year-old trying to navigate his way through high school, but he lives with a “huge-ass secret” — he’s never revealed to anyone that he’s gay. When someone who goes by the name “Blue” posts an online confession that he is gay, Simon … More Film Review: ‘Love, Simon’ aims for the heart and succeeds

Film Review: Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’ is a sci-fi mind-bender

March 3, 2018

Sci-fi is the best film genre there is. You may feel differently, but for me, nothing comes close to what sci-fi can do in terms of scope, imagination or provocation. My favorite films from the past few years have all been sci-fi; “Blade Runner 2049” last year, “Arrival” the year before that, and even “The … More Film Review: Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’ is a sci-fi mind-bender

Film Review: ‘Black Panther’ is a fresh superhero film with well-defined heroes and villains

February 18, 2018

Since the early 2000s, the superhero genre has taken theaters and the box office by storm. One would think by now that this genre, lucrative though it may be, would have grown stale over the years. Yet, many of these films, whether a standalone, a sequel or a piece in a much larger cinematic puzzle, … More Film Review: ‘Black Panther’ is a fresh superhero film with well-defined heroes and villains

Film Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ raises moral questions in the face of grief and forgiveness

February 11, 2018

Grief manifests itself in any number of ways — anger, denial, sadness, even apathy. In the case of Mildred Hayes in writer/director Martin McDonagh’s “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” her grief takes the form of an advertisement on three billboards situated outside — you guessed it — Ebbing, Missouri. Following the brutal death of her … More Film Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ raises moral questions in the face of grief and forgiveness

Film Review: ‘Call Me by Your Name’ is an honest, moving portrayal of love and youth

January 28, 2018

It’s rare to be presented with a film so unapologetically honest in its delivery, and able to move me based solely on emotion and character, but “Call Me By Your Name,” directed by Luca Guadagnino, does this and much more with its exploration of love, youth and fleeting time, reminding us that we can and … More Film Review: ‘Call Me by Your Name’ is an honest, moving portrayal of love and youth

Film Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Molly’s Game’ presents a high-stakes, character-driven story with plenty of pay-offs.

January 8, 2018

I don’t know much about poker — I have to be retaught it every time I try to play — but what I do know is that there are a lot of chips, dollars and high stakes involved. That last factor takes on a greater meaning in Aaron Sorkin’s “Molly’s Game,” based on the true … More Film Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Molly’s Game’ presents a high-stakes, character-driven story with plenty of pay-offs.

The Year in Review: Top 10 Films of 2017

December 29, 2017

2017 has been an excellent year in film, offering a combination of new franchise installments that enriched what came before and original films that challenge genre norms through innovative storytelling. There were inevitably films that I missed, but many of the ones I saw this year inspired me both as a writer and film fan. While it was difficult to narrow down and rank my favorites of this year, I put together a list of what I believe to be the best films of 2017. … More The Year in Review: Top 10 Films of 2017