Equals (2016)
“A cure is right around the corner.” Not since Andrew Niccol’s superb 1997 thriller Gattaca have I seen a sci-fi film that suspends belief as immediately and effectively as Equals. Monochromatic, antiseptic, […]
Tag Archives: Romance
The Meddler (2016)
“Am I asking too many questions?” In recent years, there have been a number of movies centered on older women still possessing the energy, attachment, and fondness for a life […]
Me Before You (2016)
“Put yourself first for once.” To make a stranger cry is a much easier thing to do than making them care. The reactionary rush of tears come almost naturally and […]
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)
“There you go.” Back in 2002, moviegoers were steamrolled by an itty bitty movie that went on to become one of the most financially successful films of all time. My Big Fat […]
Hello, My Name is Doris (2016)
“We’ve all got fears.” There’s been a positive trend going on in movies lately, allowing stories to revolve around grown women actually living and behaving like grown women, and the […]
45 Years (2015)
“I can hardly be cross about something that happened before we even existed.” As is often the case with our own memories, 45 Years unfolds as a film to be pondered before […]
The Choice (2016)
“I knew from the moment I met you you’re trouble.” First off, The Choice is not as bad of a movie as you might have heard from friends or seen ratings of […]
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 […]
Carol (2015)
“Everything comes full circle.” Movies have to inspire belief. For us to need and to crave whatever it is that they’re emanating. And that’s where Carol falls short. The story itself has […]
Sleeping with Other People (2015)
“It’s the 21st century. We know that’s not true.” There once was a time when good romantic comedies were a thing to be expected and not unusual. They’ve come to […]
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