Two rising stars, Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell shine in “Devotion”, a war-drama based on the inspiring friendship between fighter pilots Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner. Jesse LeRoy Brown was the first African-American pilot to complete the U.S. Navy’s flight training program. Along with his wingman and devoted friend Tom Hudner, the pair would become … Continue reading
Movie Poster Spotlight: “White Noise” (2022)
Noah Baumbach’s new film “White Noise” hits Netflix late next month. I recently had the chance to see it at an awards season press screening (I’ll have a full review coming soon). It’s an odd and fascinating film adaptation of Don DeLillo’s odd and fascinating 1985 novel. So it’s kind of fitting that it also … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” (2022)
I’ve always loved the story of Pinocchio. But since becoming a father, it has taken on a much different meaning. These days it resonates with me on a much deeper level than before. Earlier this year, Richard Zemeckis revisited “Pinocchio” through his well-made (and fashionably throttled) live-action remake of Disney’s 1940 animated classic. But leave … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I love Thanksgiving. It’s a great time here in States to celebrate all that we’re thankful for. For many of us it’s a fun-filled day of family, food, and football. So whether you’re celebrating the holiday or not, I want to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for all the time … Continue reading
REVIEW: “She Said” (2022)
I have a thing for journalism procedurals, but sadly it’s not the kind of movie that comes around very often. With “She Said”, director Maria Schrader and screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz scratch that itch for fans of the genre like me. Their film is very much a procedural in every sense of the word. It’s no … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Don’t Worry Darling” (2022) 4K UHD
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the home release of “Don’t Worry Darling”. This 4K UHD combo pack features the film in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and Digital. The film stars a magnetic Florence Pugh playing a young wife who begins to suspect that not everything in her seemingly idyllic 1950s-era suburban life is what … Continue reading