Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
“We started this together, may as well end it that way too.” After three films, 6+ hours of screen time, and a trio of blandly written books, I couldn’t help […]
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Den of Thieves (2018)
“We’re cop killers now.” If you love cinema, chances are that you hate the month of January. It’s when studios primarily release the weakest parts of their lineup; the melted […]
12 Strong (2018)
“I read people for a living and I can’t get a beat on this guy.” Despite the importance that the title places on the number of men in this true […]
The Commuter (2018)
“You must know everyone on this train.” Sometimes I find myself admiring movies that I know won’t be all that great after 10 minutes in, mostly because they refuse to […]
Darkest Hour (2017)
“Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.” An intrepid performance, great production value, good direction, witty writing. Darkest Hour carefully checks off the most important characteristics necessary to earn a […]
Paddington 2 (2018)
“If we look after this bear, I have a feeling he’ll go far.” In 2015’s Paddington, as well as in this year’s sumptuous, somehow even sweeter sequel, the titular little bear draped […]
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
“You know, when you least expect it, nature has cunning ways of finding our weakest spot.” Somewhere in Northern Italy, we’re told. Early 80’s, the title cards read and the […]
The Post (2017)
“Is anybody tired of reading the news instead of reporting it?” Lifting off on the gusting winds of multiple cultural zeitgeists – of the past and of the immediate present […]
Molly’s Game (2017)
“I always figured sophistication would be easy to learn if I ever needed it.” Brimming and boiling over with the possibility of a great promise, Molly’s Game is another entry in a […]
Ferdinand (2017)
“Where do you think the word bull comes from? It ain’t from chicken.” In a year that’s featured no animated film I’ve absolutely loved – Lego Batman was probably my favorite, followed […]
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