Nightcrawler – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Between Louis’s persistence and madness, Jake Gyllenhaal has undoubtedly found himself a film which likely will be linked to his career as much a Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Gone Girl – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A mystery which truly leaves you unable to fully grasp what is going on, what may happen next, and who truly is manipulating who. Trigger Warning(s): Violence Against Women Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Ex-Machina – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Ex-Machina seems inspired by Quantic Dream’s “Kara” Tech Demo, but with the focus on how the first round of A.I. androids were tested and made. Director & Writer: Alex Garland Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Dark Places – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Initial Thoughts It is hard to ignore a film which has Charlize Theron once again paired with Nicolas Hoult and has alongside them, Christina Hendricks and Chloe Grace Moretz. For these actors, as a collective, alongside a synopsis about murder mystery, just leads you to wonder who plays who, who of them might be the…
Desert Dancer – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With a combination of dance, love, and politics, this film creates an odd mixture of the three which works perfectly. Review (with Spoilers) Though not a fan of Tom Cullen on Downton Abbey, I must admit I was curious about what happened to Freida Pinto after Slumdog Millionaire. For while I vaguely remember what…
Dear White People – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Dear White People is not as offensive as it looks, nor is it as complex as some may want it to be. Review (with Spoilers) Whenever I see a film which is either geared toward Black people or has a Black majority cast, it is always an awkward experience. Solely due to the fact…
Deadpool – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If you’re tired of superhero movies being PG-13, meaning there is less violence and sex, and you want your hero to be an anti-hero, who is as vulgar as Seth Rogen and co., but a little less funny, this movie is for you.
Dallas Buyers Club – Overview/ Review (with Spoiler)
Overview Though AIDS for most is a death sentence, it also can be that jolt which changes people’s lives. Trigger Warning(s): Vocal Bigotry Review (with Spoilers) I’ve been meaning to see this film for a few weeks and the first time I tried to it was sold out. Something that hasn’t happened to me in…
Loving – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the world continues to scream that Black Lives Matter, we are reminded of a different aspect in the pursuit of civil rights. One dealing with marriage but not between two men, women, or those who don’t follow the gender binary. But marriage between someone white and someone who is not. Review (with Spoilers)…
The Intern – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The Intern is a strangely crafted film. It focuses mostly on the difference of generations, that of Robert De Niro’s vs. Anne Hathaway’s, and how many issues remain between them. Yet, at the same time, it shows the beauty of when seasoned and up and coming come together and work on something, learn from…
