Few films can be more frustrating than those with important ideas, buried behind bad filmmaking. This can be especially true of large ensemble films, which can find themselves unable to focus on a group of characters. In the case of Amsterdam, the focus is clear. A three-headed showcase of Christian Bale, John David Washington, and … Continue reading Review: ‘Amsterdam’ Buries Important Messages Behind Messy Jokes and Poor Storytelling
Checking In on the Best Actor Race- Cooper in the Lead, Bale Just Behind (11/7/18)
We've checked in with a couple of the Oscar races so far, and now that we're in November, we're starting to get some of the pieces to fall into place. With that in mind, let's start checking a few categories, beginning with the Lead Actor race. We're ranking the contenders based on the likelihood of … Continue reading Checking In on the Best Actor Race- Cooper in the Lead, Bale Just Behind (11/7/18)
Review: ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is for the Ages, But Speaks to the Moment
There's no denying that Spike Lee is one of the iconic filmmakers of the past thirty years. He burst on the scene with "She's Gotta Have It" in 1986, establishing his reputation as a phenomenal screenplay immediately. "Do the Right Thing" is a cinematic triumph, and one of the best 25 to 30 American films ever … Continue reading Review: ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is for the Ages, But Speaks to the Moment