Born to Be Blue (2016)
“It makes me happy…I love getting high.” Few terms in the English lexicon match the shapeshifting f-bomb as much as the word high. Not because of an expansive list of […]
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The Top 50 Films of 2015
Now that the 2015 calendar is long since in the rearview, I’ve been able to catch up on the rest of my extensive must-see list for the year. Granted, although […]
The Lady in the Van (2016)
“I am a sick woman.” This “mostly true story” is one that’s also mostly contrived and manipulative. My personal feelings towards The Lady in the Van are much maligned because, in the […]
The 2016 Academy Awards: Predictions and Thoughts
It’s important to know while watching the Oscars that the nominees and the winners don’t necessarily represent the best of 2015. In fact, as I finish my Top 50 list […]
The Danish Girl (2015)
“You’re different than most girls.” The true story behind The Danish Girl is a rather remarkable one, and one that’s psychologically complex. The film, however, is not, showcasing a cheaply gilded sword […]
Spotlight (2015)
“How do you say no to God, right?” Spotlight is a tremendous piece of filmmaking, mirroring its true story inspirations with unrivaled journalistic integrity and perceptive inquiry. From a technical standout […]
Concussion (2015)
“The NFL owns a day of the week. The same day the Church used to own. Now it’s theirs.” Before I saw Concussion, a vine made its way across my phone. It […]
Joy (2015)
“Don’t ever think that the world owes you anything. Because it doesn’t.” More than just about anything else I’ve seen this year, and despite my greatest efforts, Joy simply would not let […]
The Big Short (2015)
“Does it make you feel dumb? Or stupid? Well, it’s supposed to.” Based on Michael Lewis’ book of the same name, The Big Short tells the story of the ’07-’10 financial crisis. […]
Listen to Me Marlon (2015)
“The face can hide many things.” Marlon Brando was meant to be an actor. Some might even suggest a higher calling steered him in the direction. Either way, his devilish […]
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