1917 is a film that transitions through each scene by conveniently placing objects/characters to have minimal editing. At times 1917 can be illogical and unrealistic when the main protagonist, Will (George MacKay) makes choices while navigating the battlefield. Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins truly pull off an incredible technical achievement and it’s accompanied by a heart racing score from Thomas Newman. The framing, lighting, cinematography … Continue reading 1917 Movie Review
The first original horror film of the year, will definitely take you into the depths of claustrophobia and anxiety. Underwater movie is a film that speaks on humanity and the need for empathy. William Eubanks’ directorial debut was really fresh and exciting. I personally love sci-fi and monster films, so this was a unique take on it. Underwater begins with Kristen Stewart’s character, Norah, who is a mechanical engineer … Continue reading Underwater Movie Review
As we enter the new year, it’s always good to check the films that already have some buzz surrounding them. Here’s a list of the films being released in 2020 that will definitely spark the media wires in the near future. January 10th 1917 Just Mercy Underwater Like A Boss January 17th Bad Boys For Life Dolittle January 24th The Gentlemen January 31st The Rhythm … Continue reading 2020 Films To Look Forward To…
Greta Gerwig’s, Little Women is filled with her whimsical nature and love for the arts. It’s a great iteration for this generation, especially with this wonderful cast of actors, but sadly it fell short for me. The reason why it fell short for me was because of the editing. The entire film was very choppy and at times I didn’t know which setting the characters … Continue reading Little Women Review
The time has come to reflect on the past ten years of filmmaking. There are many notable films that changed the course of film criticism, box office and the entire moviegoing experience. Here are my top picks from 2016…. Arrival dir. Denis Villeneuve starring: Amy Adams Moonlight dir. Barry Jenkins starring: Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monae, Naomi Harris, Alex R. Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and … Continue reading Decade in Review: The Best Films From 2016
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