Director: Melina Matsoukas Starring: Daniel Kaluuya & Jodie Turner-Smith Cinematographer: Tat Radcliffe In her modern take on the classic Bonnie & Clyde story, director Melina Matsoukas gives special attention to the sensitivity of police brutality against black lives. Narratively speaking, … Continue reading Why I Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Queen & Slim
Director: Marielle Heller Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson and Chris Cooper Cinematographer: Jody Lee Lipes The day was November 1, 1988 – when Tom Junod’s historical article debuted on Esquire Magazine’s front page within the heroes category. … Continue reading A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – Review
Director: Elizabeth Banks Starring: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, and Elizabeth Banks Cinematographer: Bill Pope A new generation of Charlie’s Angels is here – to protect the vulnerable and show that women, when we use our multitude of skills, … Continue reading Charlie’s Angels (2019) – Review
Director: Paul Feig Starring: Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson, and Michelle Yeoh Cinematographer: John Schwartzman Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) join forces in hopes of bringing Christmas cheer this holiday season from an … Continue reading Last Christmas – Review
Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson Cinematographer: Robbie Ryan Divorce can be incredibly messy. There are no ifs, ands or buts about that. And when a child is involved in the mix, things can become even more … Continue reading Marriage Story – Review: A Devastating Look at Broken Love
Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, Chris Evans, Lakeith Stanfield, Don Johnson, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer Cinematographer: Steve Yedlin Murder Mystery. Black Comedy. Thriller. Drama. Tragedy. These … Continue reading Knives Out is Nonstop Murder Mystery Fun
Directors: Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn Starring: Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson Writer: Owen McCafferty For many people, finding a partner to experience life with would be a privilege and joy. But what happens when life is interrupted with … Continue reading Ordinary Love is An Extraordinary Tale of Survival
Welcome back to our Best Movies of the month segment. This October gave us tons of variety with storytelling. But the films that reflected something about society or hit us in the feels were at the top of my list. … Continue reading The Best Movies of October 2019
