‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ shows power of compassion
Whether playing heroic pilot Sully Sullenberger in “Sully,” astronaut Jim Lovell in “Apollo 13” or the iconic animator Walt Disney in “Saving Mr. Banks,” actor Tom Hanks (“Toy Story 4”) has demonstrated himself to be the king of the biographical…
War epic ‘1917’ proves to be technical, cinematic masterpiece
It has been said before but begs repeating, Roger Deakins is a godlike force who can make one feel like they are in a film. So many of his works have become favorites of many, including movies from acclaimed directors…
With ‘The Irishman’ debuting on Netflix, should streaming service films be considered for Oscars?
Martin Scorcese’s latest film, “The Irishman.” is starting to generate a lot of buzz. The film has been in theaters since the start of the month, however the vast majority of people that have eagerly awaited its release have not…
End of decade breakdown of top 10 best films of 2010s
As the decade draws to a close, it is time to examine all the films released between 2010 and 2019 and answer the impossible question: “What is the best movie of the decade?” Some honorable mentions include “The Wolf of…
‘Lady and the Tramp’ remake full of nostalgia, CGI-rendered dogs
2019 has certainly been a successful year for Disney. From producing the current highest-grossing film of all time, “Avengers: Endgame,” to the highest-grossing animated film, “The Lion King,” the studio has proven that it is far from decreasing in popularity….
Masterpiece ‘Parasite’ one of year’s best films
Every once in a while, a film comes along that reminds us why movies are considered art. Usually this film comes out of nowhere. It is not highly anticipated by mainstream audiences, nor is it heavily marketed by its distributing…
All films can be cinematic, not just those that get Oscar noms
With the movie industry as booming as it is in this century, it is easy to get caught up in trends. Superhero films have been dominating the industry for the whole decade. Between “Avengers: Endgame,” “Logan,” “Kick-Ass” and many more,…
Even kids will be bored watching lazily written ‘Green Eggs and Ham’
If you have ever been a child, like most of us have, it is likely that your parents, guardians or kidnappers read you the famous Dr. Seuss book “Green Eggs and Ham.” If you are not familiar, the book is…
‘Jojo Rabbit’ uses Nazis to tell year’s most heartwarming story
Easily one of the best movies of the year. Time and time again, audiences like to complain that creativity is dead in Hollywood. Movie choices today are restricted to the typical superhero fare and bland big-budget farces like “Men in…
Use of CGI to resurrect deceased icon James Dean problematic
On Sept. 30, 1955, the world lost what was perhaps one of its greatest acting talents. Actor James Dean died in a car crash at the age of 24. Sixty-four years after the day of the accident, Dean is still…
