The Farewell
“Based on an actual lie.” That how The Farewell begins – with a bit of levity. It’s a true story culled from director Lulu Wang’s own experiences in hiding the truth. Her grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Since Chinese law does not require doctors to disclose such determinations to patients, her relatives didn’t divulge […]
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
A new Quentin Tarantino film is an event. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has been billed as his ninth picture. So apparently Kill Bill Vol 1 and 2 are now considered one film. The auteur has declared his plans to retire after he has made 10 total. Much of the critical establishment has worshiped […]
The Lion King
If you’ve never seen The Lion King, the animated feature from 1994, you can add an additional star to my review. You’re really going to enjoy this version. Also, welcome to planet earth. If you have seen it – (which applies to most of us) – then this variant gets a little harder to recommend. […]
Midsommar
How do you analyze a movie like Midsommar? On the one hand, it’s an effective psychological drama that induces dread in a unique way. It’s an impressive achievement. On the other hand, it details an extremely unpleasant and often disturbing horror that will shake you to your very core. Ok well, I can’t speak for […]
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Warning: Review contains an Avengers: Endgame spoiler. Spider-Man: Far From Home doesn’t waste any time getting started. A gigantic cyclone “with a face” terrorizes a city in Mexico. An enigmatic superhero heretofore unknown arrives to fight the creature and save the day. We later learn his name is Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal). He will become a […]