2017 has been a year that brought some adventurous tales to the big screen. From high octane blockbuster, terrifying horrors to down-to-earth dramas, the journey has been compelling this year. That journey has created a wide array of experiences. Those experiences are what defines my list of 2017. All the featured films (including honorable mentions) […]
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – 3.5/5 – Remakes and sequels are all the rage. No matter the genre, you will wind up with a lot of films being a continuation or rehashing of something from before to capture that nostalgia for the audience. With any luck, there is a chance that these films can […]
The Shape of Water -3.5/5 – Originality is hard to find in films today. With over a century of film history, everything you watch has a connection to some technique from the past. When an original concept does occur, it gives the audience a journey worth remembering for ages. The Shape of Water is a […]
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – 4.5/5 – This time of year, you experience a wealth of diverse films. Being the last hurrah of the season, you get a mix of final blockbusters, family adventures and Oscar contenders. Three Billboards falls into that last category. For all its worth, this is one of the most […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi – 4/5 – From the sense of wonder, you experience things when you go the theaters. No matter the kind of story being told, there is innate reason to why things are happening. From the fantastical to the down-to-earth, you want a film to capture the truth in storytelling and […]