Marriage Story examines the fallout of Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole’s (Scarlett Johansson) failed marriage as they begin divorce proceedings. Though both of them want to ‘make this easy’ and ‘do what’s best for their son’, civility slowly begins to disintegrate by adding lawyers and looking out for their own interests. When Nicole moves from New… [Read More]
Just Mercy: Never Too Late for Justice
Based on true events, Just Mercy tells the story of Walter “Johnny D” McMillian (Jamie Foxx), a man who was wrongfully convicted of the murder of Ronda Morrison and sentenced to death in Alabama. Adapted from the book by Johnny D’s attorney, Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan), Just Mercy is a hard-hitting look at racism in Alabama in… [Read More]
A Hidden Life: Resisting Evil
Terrance Malick creates films that are spiritual experiences. Sometimes, it is more about the experience than story. (Personally, I love going through those experiences, but understand why some find it difficult.) In A Hidden Life, Malick creates an experience that relies on the real-life inspirational story of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian conscientious objector during World… [Read More]
1st Born: Finding Fresh Perspective
1st Born tells the story of Ben (Reza Sixo Safai) and Kate (Taylor Cole), a young couple from very different backgrounds. After trying for many years to have a child without success, finally a miracle happens and Kate is pregnant. However, when the unborn child becomes ill, the two must reach out to their respective fathers in… [Read More]
6.10 Into the Unknown of FROZEN II
Six years after her powers are revealed, FROZEN II reacquaints us with Queen Elsa as she hears a mysterious siren song that calls her into the unknown. When Elsa responds, she inadvertently creates a disaster that forces them to leave their beloved Arendelle behind. As Elsa, Anna and their friends run off into the dark… [Read More]
