Grief is such a popular subject in movies and for a number of reasons. It’s a subject that strikes a chord in some way with most every viewer. There are many facets of it that can be explored through cinema. And when done well, its depiction in movies can be a cathartic release both for … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE for my review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) One of my favorite directorial debuts in recent years came from the South Korean-born American filmmaker Kogonada. His artful and quietly stirring “Columbus” from 2017 really left its mark on me. It was a movie full of longing and soul-searching. It also showed off Kogonada’s moving … Continue reading
In “Resurrection”, the new film from writer-director Andrew Semans, Rebecca Hall plays a seemingly all-together single mother named Margaret. She’s a confident, poised, and successful businesswoman who is all about control. Whether its in the advice she gives to a struggling young intern or in the affair she’s having with a married co-worker. It’s most … Continue reading
Easily one of my most anticipated movies of 2022 (barring another frustrating delay) is Matt Reeves’ “The Batman”. Warner Brothers has already dropped several top-notch trailers. Now they’ve released the film’s new poster and it’s pretty amazing. Though it uses a very familiar movie poster template, I love the design. It fits exactly what I’m … Continue reading
If its title didn’t grab your attention the film’s two co-stars should. The always great (and in this case perfectly cast) Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown play a megachurch power couple in the upcoming “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul”. It marks the directorial debut for Adamma Ebo who gives us a biting and … Continue reading
First time feature director Abi Damaris Corbin tells the heartbreaking real-life story of Lance Corporal Brian Brown-Easley in her new film “892” which just had its premiere at Sundance 2022. Jonathan Majors was originally slated to star but had to leave due to his obligations to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Enter Jon Boyega (“Star Wars”, … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 