Noah Baumbach’s, Marriage Story is one of the most well written family dramas I’ve seen in this decade. The screenplay is so well written and the dialogue is painful and realistic. It’s a very raw take on divorce and relationship issues. Baumbach’s direction should also be recognized because of how well he framed his leads and the emotions he captured from them. The structure of … Continue reading Marriage Story Review
Luce is an incredible narrative and it’s one of the best adaption I’ve seen from a play. Julius Onah and JC Lee penned a screenplay that is so rich with content, preconceived ideals and filled with deceit. He highlights the education system in America and the stereotypes students are faced with. It handles tokenism in schools and the treatment by certain educators. The film is … Continue reading Luce Review
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart and the very next day, you gave it away” Emma Thompson pens an adapted screenplay from George Michael’s Last Christmas. She takes the song, dissects it and add a completely different meaning to it. If you listen to the song, it’s pretty evident how the story unfolds between Kate (Emilia Clarke) and Tom (Henry Golding) but the important … Continue reading Last Christmas Review
Another Christmas season is upon us and it wouldn’t be complete without a Vanessa Hudgens romantic comedy. The Knight Before Christmas is a heartwarming fairytale about our journey through life and the treatment of others surrounding us. It is filled with holiday spirit and highlights different family units, who have to spend Christmas celebrating the way it works best for them. It’s a story that … Continue reading The Knight Before Christmas Review
Ford v Ferrari is one of the best racing films I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s a true underdog story and the film takes the audience on a journey of discovery and being pushed to the very limit. James Mangold’s direction should not go unnoticed, as his vision of racing and what the track looks like from a driver’s perspective made for interesting … Continue reading Ford v Ferrari Review
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