The Wonder (2022)
“Prove it’s nonsense.” To watch The Wonder is to step into a confessional only to find no divider between the priest and the penitent; here seeing is part of the believing, […]
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Finding ‘Ohana (2021)
“We live Aloha.” There’s plenty to consider when comparing and describing the nostalgic inspirations behind Finding ‘Ohana, which never shies away from its obvious 80’s heritage and just so happens […]
The Silence (2019)
“This is how it happened for us. This is our story.” An intriguing story until it isn’t. A likable apocalyptic vision until convention overtakes invention. And a well acted family […]
Free Solo (2018)
“There’s no margin for error.” A part of me almost wishes Free Solo didn’t exist. That this historic human feat dodged the media hoopla and the camera lights and relied on […]
The Family Stone (2005)
“Of course it’s about Mom.” The Family Stone is one of those rare, perceptive holiday movies with the ability to gift us merriment, frustration, as well as a great deal […]
Brigsby Bear (2017)
“We have dreams and imaginations to help us escape.” As a child – and now as a grown man – an unhealthy amount of my leisure life has looked like […]
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
“If you must blink, do it now.” From the onset, Kubo and the Two Strings uses the above quote to command our immediate attention, and by the time it’s through we’re left […]
The Fits (2016)
“Here comes that little tomboy.” I left the theater thinking that I hated The Fits. Then I drove off, turned down the radio dial, and started to ask myself questions. Why did […]
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)
“I think a lot of this is going on in your head.” Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising is a knockout film for all of the wrong reasons. It bullies its audience into any […]
Deadpool (2016)
“It’s important not to do anything rash.” The route of the anti superhero movie played out by an anarchist anti-hero is a smart one to follow, and Deadpool delightfully loosens the harnesses […]
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