Some filmmaker, at some point in time, will make a great film about the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, because this one was a miss. That’s not to say that it’s bad, because it isn’t. It’s just not great. And the reasons for that seem to be endless. The biggest thing Being the Ricardo’s has going against it is its casting. From the moment … Continue reading Being the Ricardos (2021)
Rocketman is a film starring Taron Egerton, playing Sir Elton John, in a biopic about his life. A biopic, however, is not quite what this feels like. Egerton does a phenomenal job, but that doesn’t stop this film from being a musical ego project. I feel deeply that this film has been misrepresented in its advertising. If you’ve been with me for a while, you … Continue reading Rocketman (2019)
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is the genius name for a film directed by David Wain, about Doug Kenney and the creation of the National Lampoon comedy empire. This film is hilarious while, at the same time, tugging on your heartstrings like no other. The film opens with a modern day Doug Kenney, played by the always wonderful Martin Mull. He’s being interviewed and we … Continue reading A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)
The Founder is a film that, FOR SURE, should have garnered more buzz in the beginning of this year when it was fully released. The story of Ray Kroc, and how he franchised, what is now one of the most popular fast food restaurants in the world, and how he lets nobody get in his way and how he looked out for only himself. In … Continue reading The Founder (2016)
