Most people know Ben Stiller from his multitude of characters that range from Derek Zoolander to Greg Focker to Madagascar’s Alex the lion, but his range goes beyond mere comedies. The multi-faceted actor has delivered some of his most enduring roles in nuanced and vulnerable parts like Walter Mitty and most recently as Brad […]
The book by R. J. Palacio is meant to be a lesson for children around the world to be kind to others, but there is something more profound to this New York Times Bestseller. It is a testimony to all of the families who have the unique blessing to have a family member who is […]
The closing night of the New Orleans Film Festival was held on Thursday, October 19th with a screening of Call Me by Your Name. For a full review of the film’s earlier screening at the London Film Festival, please find the article here. Earlier in the week, the New Orleans Film Festival announced its Jury […]
The DC Universe has not done itself any favors over the five feature-length films introduced since The Dark Knight trilogy. This brand has deservedly earned the reputation as less than quality productions and as the second best superhero series to its cousin, Marvel. Many of these issues lie within the dark influence and style of […]
Whilst the MCU undeniably got off to a better received start than the DCEU, there are some advantages to being a little behind when it comes to on-screen extended universes. Marvel has been paving the way on that front, but DC has the opportunity to learn from some of Marvel’s mistakes. One of the biggest […]
Only the Brave, from director Joseph Kosinski, offers a stirring, well-acted tale of real-life heroism that’s held back somewhat by a slow start and a few overdone cliches. Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, Only the Brave focuses on a group of elite firefighters, led by Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin). The […]
Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit brought back to the big screen by star and director Kenneth Branagh. With a killer cast and a killer mustache for Branagh to boot, Murder should be a home run – instead, it’s at best a pleasant distraction. Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name is […]
