When talking about Stanley Kubrick films conversations often gravitate towards “2001: A Space Odyssey”, “The Shining”, and “A Clockwork Orange” to name a few. While these films have been called masterpieces by many, I have always resisted portions of them (all of “A Clockwork Orange” if I were to be honest). I’ve tended to be … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Far From the Madding Crowd”
It seemed that “Far from the Madding Crowd” was one 2015 film that came and went with practically no fanfare. That’s a shame because any movie with Carey Mulligan as its lead is worth talking about. Mulligan is one of the most emotionally earnest actresses working today which is strikingly clear in the two movies … Continue reading
The 4th Annual K&M Random Movie Awards
Today marks the fourth year that I have put together this esteemed look back at the past year in movies. I simply call these The K&M Random Movie Awards. Even the name drips with prestige and importance. Now these awards aren’t for the regular routine stuff. These are completely random categories yanked out of the … Continue reading
“The Hateful Eight” vs. “The Revenant”
They are two of the biggest and most talked about movies currently in theaters. They are both wildly ambitious, sprawling period epics. They are both made by directors with distinct flamboyant styles which are either loved or hated. I’m talking about Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” and Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight”. I have been … Continue reading
Top 5 Lead Actor Performances of 2015
The final stop in my look back at the best performances from 2015 in the Lead Actor category. While I believe the women were the highlight of the year, there were still several top-notch performances from the gents. Once again they represent a wide and diverse range but each are deserving of recognition. So here … Continue reading
K&M Commentary: #OscarsSoWhite Aims in the Wrong Direction
Another year, another Oscar controversy. Despite the frivolous nature of the whole thing I do love the Oscars. But without fail the Academy always manage to spark controversy either with their nominations or with their snubs. This year it comes in the form of diversity, or more accurately the lack of it in all of … Continue reading