3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Much like an awkward teenager, Pixar’s latest outing Turning Red makes an odd first impression, but if you give it time, you’ll see the good it has to offer. It’s a film about embracing all parts of yourself with a nifty fantasy element thrown in. The characters are… Continue Reading
The Batman: Epic Crime Thriller is Dark, Violent, and Surprisingly Campy
5 out of 5 stars (One of the Best I’ve Seen in a Long Time) The Batman is one of the best superhero movies I’ve ever seen. It’s a dark, gritty, yet surprisingly campy crime epic that knows how to balance its mature themes with blockbuster spectacle and a refreshingly layered story all anchored by… Continue Reading
Skipping Stones: An Emotional Tearjerker About the Rippling Effects of Grief
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Skipping Stones is the kind of movie that will make you want to hug all of your family members when it’s over. It’s a tearjerking drama about grief and survivor’s guilt with a great cast that pulls on your heartstrings and ends on a bittersweet note that will… Continue Reading
Marry Me: Say Yes To JLo’s Sweet New Romcom
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) I’ve always seen romantic comedies as the comfort food genre of film. While some are certainly better than others, the good ones can be the answer to a bad day or long work week to sit down and enjoy either alone or with your significant other. Jennifer Lopez… Continue Reading
Encanto: An Uncommonly Personal Musical Fantasy
4 out of 5 stars (One of the Best of the Year) Encanto is an example of Disney working at the height of its power. It’s a small story told with toe-tapping songs, humor, emotional honesty, and gorgeous animation. I felt great joy watching a mainstream animated film tackle such issues as self-doubt, feeling out… Continue Reading
Woman Alive: A Mature, Intimate Odyssey
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Woman Alive is a very good movie only hurt by its pacing. The acting from everyone is great, the writing is natural, and director Macabit Abramson provides a very intimate and personal feel in its discussion of the mature issues it brings up. Lihi Zemel (Abramson’s daughter) gives… Continue Reading
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