There are fleeting moments of brilliance in Sam Mendes' latest film, Empire of Light, in particular those that allow its chief actors, Olivia Colman and Michael Ward, to show off their talents. The combination of wistfulness in Colman and aspiration in Ward is particularly strong, as both characters represent the same desires and insecurities we … Continue reading Focus. FOCUS! – Empire of Light
Tag: Toby Jones
It’s Mooooooving – First Cow
I know, I know. More than four months and that's what I give you for a header? A lame cow pun? It's been a while since I've posted an actual review on this site, and for that I apologize. The last several months have been a strain in more ways than one, but for our … Continue reading It’s Mooooooving – First Cow
Oh Bother, I’m a Sap – Christopher Robin
You all should know by now, that I am most decidedly NOT a fan of Disney's recent slew of live-action remakes and updates of their animated classics. I didn't watch Maleficent, because I am among the entire population of Earth who didn't ask for and didn't want to see Sleeping Beauty by way of Wicked. The remakes of Cinderella and Beauty … Continue reading Oh Bother, I’m a Sap – Christopher Robin
What Else Could Possi-BLYE Go Wrong? – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Anyone who's been reading this blog over the past six months knows there is one thing I hate in cinema more than anything else - cynical Hollywood cash grabs. These are the movies that are thrown together purely to make money, with little to no regard for quality, story, or even basic logic. They're often … Continue reading What Else Could Possi-BLYE Go Wrong? – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom