The Skeleton Twins – 3/5 – This is a review for an indie film that came out late last year. At the heart of any film in the indie realm is the ‘down to earth’ approach to storytelling and tone. There is a sense to keep the film grounded, no matter the subject matter or […]
Whiplash – 4.5/5 – It goes without saying; character films are some of my favorite kind to watch. One thing that makes them amazing is that they are carried by three things: Dialogue, acting and raw emotional overtones No matter if it has to do with love, revenge or something of fantasy; when a film’s […]
American Sniper – 4/5 – A war film that is directed by Clint Eastwood; a definite ‘green light’ moment. The reason this is a good mix is because Eastwood is the kind of director that shines (behind the camera) for films like these. When it comes down to it; this is a film that sheds […]
Blackhat – 2.5/5 – The first film in 8 years; this marks the return of Michael Mann. The creator of some really great gritty thrillers (Heat, The Insider, and Collateral), he is one that garners anyone eyes for a film aficionado. What makes most of his work superior is his great character driven plots and […]
Selma – 4/5 – Biopics can be one of three things: Tales of inspiration Focal points of a specific moment in history Story mimicking an instructional video Most the time a biopic turns out to be a little bit of each of the three. There are times when they can shine high (Lincoln) and other […]