Directed by: David Leitch Written by: Kurt Johnstad Based on: The Coldest City by Antony Johnston & Sam Hart Cast: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Sofia Boutella, John Goodman Charlize Theron is amazing, not only for her unquestionable beauty, or her unquestionable abilities as an actress, but also for her choice of material and her willingness and … [Read more...] about Atomic Blonde
The Book of Henry
Directed by: Colin Trevorrow Written by: Greg Hurwitz Cast: Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay, Sarah Silverman, Lee Pace The thing I like most in a movie is when it takes a spectacular turn into the unanticipated or unexpected. The Book Of Henry is just such a film, filled with the best twists and turns I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s also a darn good … [Read more...] about The Book of Henry
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Directed by: J. J. Abrams Written by: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Cast: Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Harrison Ford, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac When last we left the Star Wars universe (talking 1977 Episode IV - “A New Hope” era here), the ‘Empire’ had fallen, Han and Leia were hooking up, Luke was enjoying victory over the … [Read more...] about Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Rock the Kasbah
Directed by: Barry Levinson Written by: Mitch Glazer Cast: Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Zooey Deschanel, Kate Hudson, Leem Lubany, Danny McBride, and Scott Caan So I was sitting in the theater with a dozen film critics watching Kasbah, thinking this film with my comic idol Bill Murray was a dud, when all of a sudden I caught the ironic humor of the piece and I started to … [Read more...] about Rock the Kasbah
Black Mass
Directed by: Scott Cooper Written by: Mark Mallouk & Jez Butterworth Cast: Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson Once upon a time there was a really fine actor who turned in some truly Oscar quality performances, but then, he got lost in ridiculous character roles where his true abilities were hidden under layers of costume and make-up. … [Read more...] about Black Mass
