There is a beautiful nostalgic allure to the new romantic drama “Sylvie’s Love” that begins in the first frame and carries through the entire running time. It’s seen in the luscious cinematography, the detailed sets, the dialogue, the performances, the costumes, the music. Everything about “Sylvie’s Love” screams classic Hollywood romance. There’s one significant difference. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Shadow in the Cloud” (2021)
Sometimes after a long hard day all you need is something to help you unwind. Movies are the perfect balm. Particularly stressful days often leave you looking for something light and breezy. Maybe something energetic and exciting. Even something a little bonkers. Light, breezy, and (most definitely) bonkers are all fitting descriptions for “Shadow in … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Skyfire” (2021)
I’m still not sure how anyone could think it was a good idea to build a state-of-the-art multi-million dollar theme park and resort on a small island with a dormant volcano. And not just any volcano mind you. One that erupted 20 years earlier killing many islanders in its fury. But greed and intelligence don’t … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Pieces of a Woman” (2020)
Grief has proven to be one of cinema’s favorite themes to explore. And regardless of how many films have tackled the subject, we’re always finding potent new stories that plow this deeply human ground. One of the latest is “Pieces of a Woman” from Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó and screenwriter Kata Wéber. The film premiered … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. My hope is that each of you have a 2021 full of happiness and blessings. I also want to thank everyone who has read, liked, commented, shared, and discussed anything on my site over the past year. You truly helped … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Bee Gees: How Do You Mend A Broken Heart” (2020)
I would never qualify myself as a fan of 1970’s disco music, but I’ve always had an appreciation for The Bee Gees. I was just a young kid when the British-Australian trio of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb were topping the charts and earning their unwanted tag as the “Kings of Disco”. But I knew … Continue reading