M*A*S*H – Showing the Folly of the Times
I was in college, of prime draft age, when M*A*S*H hit the theaters in 1970. That probably says a lot about what I found so appealing about that film when I first saw it.
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All the Money in the World – What Are Riches For?
How do you determine the price of the important things in life? That question lies in the background all through All the Money in the World. ?Inspired by true events?, it is a thriller based on the 1973 kidnapping of a grandson of ?the richest man who had ever lived?, J. Paul Getty.
TIFF17: The Mountain Between Us
The Mountain Between Us tells the story of Alex (Kate Winslet) and Ben (Idris Elba), two strangers who both find themselves stuck in an airport when their respective flights are suddenly cancelled.? Anxious to get to their destination, the two strangers decide to charter a flight together to beat the system.? However, when their pilot…
The Shape of Water – Fable with Biblical Commentary
Del Toro employs an interesting device to illuminate the issues: biblical stories.
The Last Jedi: Identifying the Enemy
I know who Snoke is. Ok, I admit that I originally had that as the title, but could foresee the flood of ?clickbait? accusations with the overall discontent surrounding Snoke’s identity, so I moved it. But in all seriousness, I do know who he is. In a way. I know there are hundreds of articles…
Call Me by Your Name – Moving Past Innocence
Coming-of-age stories are often about discovery as characters emerge from childhood. They often harken back to the story of Eden, as Adam and Eve eat forbidden fruit and their eyes are opened to see and experience the world in new ways.
Night School: Christian Chicken, GEDs, High School Grudges, and Learning Disabilities
Night School?showcases the best of Kevin Hart: comedy, drama, physical humor, and quick-witted banter. This is a high water mark in the early career of Hart, and audiences will enjoy the effort. Hart is Teddy Walker, successful chicken salesman, dating Lisa (Megalyn Echikunwoke), and happy (if not a little broke). Then he accidentally burns down…
In the Fade – Justice? Revenge?
Justice. Revenge. Are they the same? Are they even related? In the Fade from Fatih Akin is the story of a search for justice, and what happens when that justice is denied.
Star Wars Episode VIII: Will The Last Jedi Save the Day?
“Stars Wars is back as it should be – best episode yet!” So I wrote on Facebook Thursday night, December 14, after watching an early showing of the movie. Rave reviews were already appearing on the internet but not all the fanbase would be pleased when they viewed the movie. In the last week or…
The Last Jedi: Change and Timing
The reaction to The Last Jedi has produced levels of venom, vitriol, and vituperation not often seen in filmgoers. But is it justified?