Luxury and quality are synonymous with the Ferrari brand. The Rosso Corsa machines have been a mainstay on children’s bedroom walls and on the bucket lists of aspiring possessions for many. In his new film Ferrari, director Michael Mann makes sure to capture the beautiful aesthetic and raw power of these cars as they are … Continue reading Review: ‘Ferrari’ Michael Mann Dissects the Price of Building an Empire
Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ – Zac Efron’s Emotional Brilliance Carries the Von Erich Story
Few sports demand slavish devotion like wrestling. The athletes must put their lives on the line for simple entertainment. The audience must follow complex storylines across the decades. Stars rise and fall in a matter of time. Yet this system benefits the fans in ways few other sports can dream of. The toll on those … Continue reading Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ – Zac Efron’s Emotional Brilliance Carries the Von Erich Story
Review: ‘Shooting Stars’ – The Origins of LeBron James Feels Too Basic
The story of LeBron James becoming a borderline superhero has long been passed down. The multi-hyphenate mogul burst onto the basketball scene while still in high school. His team was among the best in the nation, and his friends were bonafide stars in Ohio basketball. While James and St. Vincent-St. Mary achieved glory, a documentary … Continue reading Review: ‘Shooting Stars’ – The Origins of LeBron James Feels Too Basic
Review: ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ – A Breakout Star and Some Clever Jabs(teps)
One of the cinematic triumphs of the 1990s is the fast-talking sports comedy White Men Can't Jump. Director Ron Shelton surprised the world by crafting a story about two hustlers who join forces to win big money. White Men Can't Jump helped highlight emerging hip-hop culture while also telling a unique story. Its status as … Continue reading Review: ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ – A Breakout Star and Some Clever Jabs(teps)
Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
The story of Michael Jordan and his rise to superstardom has been well documented. A ten-part documentary series, a movie featuring the Looney Tunes, and his iconic plays only tell part of his story. Jordan’s iconoclastic nature began with a red and black sneaker that forever changed the industry. Weirdly enough, it makes sense that … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
Review: ‘Creed III’ – A Winner by Unanimous Decision
Creed III finds Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) sitting on top of the world. After winning his final bout, Adonis retires from the quadrilateral and is ready for the next chapter in his life. As he takes on new responsibilities, a former friend from his past threatens to force Creed back into the ring one … Continue reading Review: ‘Creed III’ – A Winner by Unanimous Decision