Thelma – Spooky Self-Discovery
While I?m not a fan of supernatural events in horror films, this film does an excellent job of building tension. This is a spooky story as it plays out.
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Month: November 2017
Darkest Hour – The Birth of a Legend
Winston Churchill is an icon. He is most certainly counted among the greatest (if not the greatest) statesmen of the twentieth century. His voice and inspiring speeches are well known. He led Britain when they stood almost alone against Nazi Germany. And yet, no one really wanted him as Prime Minister.
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Director Dan Gilroy on Denzel, Morality, and Redemption in L.A.
With Freejack,?Dan Gilroy received his first writing credit and found his wife of thirty-five...
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Marvel’s The Punisher: War Comes Home
The Punisher?has never been my favorite Marvel character. In a world with Daredevils, Wolverines,...
Read MoreAFIFest Awards and Personal Faves
AFI Fest this year screened 137 films (93 features, 44 shorts) representing 53 countries. The program included 14 official Best Foreign Language Film Oscar??submissions. I managed to make it to 18 films (17 features) during my...
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