A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world. The first note that I wrote down while watching this film was “why this Spielberg movie? What sets this one apart?” I was truly troubled by this. Don’t get me wrong; this film holds a special place in my heart. I saw it when I was … Continue reading 24. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
I am absolutely baffled that this was passed up on during award season. There are very few times in my life that I have watched a film where I wouldn’t change a single thing, but this is one of those films. Directed by Marielle Heller, who is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is based on a true … Continue reading A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
This past Tuesday night, I was fortunate enough to attend the Los Angeles premiere of Shia LaBeouf’s new film Honey Boy. I had been hearing the buzz about the film and was ecstatic that I was able to attend. I left with a new appreciation for LaBeouf and a deep admiration for everybody involved in the making of this film. Honey Boy is a semi-autobiographical … Continue reading Honey Boy : “A seed has to completely destroy itself to become a flower”
It is notoriously hard to make a PG-13 horror film that is actually scary and/or creepy. It takes a perfect balance of imagery to push it just to the limit. Director Andre Overdal did just that. It really is impressive. At one point I found myself wondering how the film was pg-13 because it’s so creepy. Which, I then quickly reminded myself that the books … Continue reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
Like many, the stories of Winnie the Pooh are very near and dear to my heart. So it is to the surprise of nobody that I was excited to see this film. I went in to the theater, popcorn and drink in hand, all ready for my inner child to live her best life. And, she did, for a little bit. Even with the inclusion … Continue reading Christopher Robin (2018) Review
I’ve discovered in recent years that Hook is one of those films that, if you grew up with it, then you love it. However, if you did not, you may not be as fond of it. Personally, I have the word “Bangarang” tattooed on my arm, so that gives you an idea of where I stand. John Williams’ score is the first thing I want … Continue reading Hook (1991)
