Around The Block – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In this white savior narrative, an idealistic American woman shows the talents of the indigenous kids of Australia by having them do Hamlet.
Mixed (Divisive)
Due to this movie having a few quirks, of which may work for some and for others be a problem, we believe your enjoyment of this movie will depend on your taste.
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Starred Up – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If you have seen most of Jack O’Connell’s work before, then don’t expect much different from this.
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Think Like a Man Too – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
When a movie is a hit, it makes studios think it garners a sequel. But Think Like a Man Too is the epitome of why too much of a good thing is bad.
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Blood Ties – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In this story of two brothers, one a cop and another a convict, you get what seems like a Martin Scorsese inspired movie which lacks stars but tries to emulate his storytelling. Trigger Warning(s): Rape like circumstance Review (with Spoilers) It is amazing to me how a film starring such actresses like Marion Cotillard,…
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Cesar Chavez – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview For every struggle, there is a leader, and for the farm workers of California, that leader was Cesar Chavez. Review (with Spoilers) Admittedly, though the name of Cesar Chavez was certainly familiar before seeing this film, what drew me to watching this was mostly Rosario Dawson and America Ferrera who, outside of the occasional…
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August: Osage County – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview If a soap opera was given a movie after being canceled, it would be something like August: Osage County. Review (with Spoilers) Just the name of the cast is what should easily draw you to the film. You have Meryl Streep, who even in that movie with Roseanne was good; Ewan McGregor, who is pretty…
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Captain Phillips – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
A face is given to the seldom news figures of Somali pirates, and the film leaves you wondering who is the real victim.
