Category: Films
Rocketman soars with fantasy and music
Rocketman, the musical-fantasy-biopic of British pop music virtuoso Elton John, is a remarkable achievement in…
John Wick 3 nonstop action with no story
John Wick 3: Parabellum is a direct chronological extension of the second movie (which I…
The Kid carried by story and earnest performances
For those looking for a good old-fashioned western movie, The Kid is probably their cup…
Captain Marvel‘s fast pace stumbles on storytelling
Captain Marvel has emerged as the first true blockbuster of 2019, bursting out of the…
Five Feet Apart propelled by poignant story of survival, love, and sacrifice
Occasionally, I am at odds with many movie critics. Such is the case for Five…
Birdbox boosted by strong, experienced cast
For practical reasons, I focus my reviews on movies released in commercial theaters. But several…
Fighting With My Family is a balanced blend of comedy and family dynamics
Movies about professional wrestling are not high on my “to watch” list — I’m not…
And the Oscar goes to….
Links to my reviews of the 2018 movies nominated for 91st Academy Awards by category with winners highlighted in bold italics.
Roma shines with a little help from Mexican history
The movie Roma shines when audiences understand the backstory to this Mexican film.
Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman brokers larger discussion on race in America
The knot in my stomach churned up by BlacKkKlansman still gnawed at my insides more…
