Category: Reviews
Underwater Movie Review
January 10, 2020
(updated January 10, 2020)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Underwater” is a science-fiction based movie that veers into horror, and it takes a tense route to get there. No matter that the overall premise is bit unrealistic. The idea is that near-future oil drilling can be done at the bottom of the ocean, and at the deepest depths of the Marianas Trench. Read more
Just Mercy Movie Review
January 10, 2020
(updated January 8, 2020)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Just Mercy” is a moving and emotional plea to end the death penalty and create a fairer justice system. That sounds like it could be a boring and high-handed attempt to push you to believe one way or another. But in reality, it is a powerful view of Southern poverty and bigotry and how it overwhelms the justice bureaucracy. Read more
Imprisoned Movie Review
January 3, 2020
(updated January 3, 2020)
Published by Shari K. Green
Though he’s quite capable at what he does, Laurence Fishburne has never been a favorite of mine. That said, I did think his performance here stood out above many of his others. As a matter of fact, it’s all of the performances in the film that you’ll walk away remembering the most.
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The Song of Names Movie Review
January 3, 2020
(updated January 3, 2020)
Published by Shari K. Green
Based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht, ‘The Song of Names’ is very much the story of a budding rivalry that turns into friendship and mutual respect. Later, it develops into a love that can’t be buried by the absence of body or spirit because the spirit never dies, and as long as we have our memory and recordings, neither does music.
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Uncut Gems Movie Review
I know the holiday movie for you to see this weekend. Presents have been opened, bellies are full, so it’s time to get out of the house. Since we’re still with the family we’ve been stuck in the house with for the last few days; I suggest you go see ‘Uncut Gems’ with them. I’ll recommend it as a high-grade film.
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1917 Movie Review
December 25, 2019
(updated December 25, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“1917” is visually lush look back to World War I into the trenches of death and destruction. It takes you on a non-stop journey following two officers going out over the “No Man’s Land” of the front to bring an important message to a squad ready for attack. Read more
Lost Holiday Movie Review
‘Lost Holiday’ is the type of film that gets made because someone with a little money gets bored, has an idea and knows the right people to get a movie made.
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A Hidden Life Movie Review
‘A Hidden Life’ is a film everyone in the world should see. There are a few reasons I say that, one of which I’ll highlight right now.
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Cats Movie Review
December 20, 2019
(updated December 18, 2019)
Published by JMcNaughton
“Cats” is, well – it is something that was captured with film cameras. That… and a whole ton of CGI special effects that make the people in the movie resemble a cat. Read more
