Directed by: Kelly Reichardt Written by: Jonathan Raymond,Kelly ReichardtCast: Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Andre Benjamin Showing Up is a dramedy that is geared toward a very specific audience. The film itself really does verge on pointless, but there are some redeeming factors.Michelle Williams plays Lizzy, a shy but vocal artist who specializes in sculpting. Showing Up’s … [Read more...] about Showing Up
Chick Flick
Podcast: The Break-Up
This was a Madison “She Pick” using Vincent D'Onofrio from my The Kid “He Pick” We both saw this movie when it first came out, and we were both hoping that maybe it got funnier this time around. Apart from a few funny scenes they gave away in the trailer, this sad rom-com isn't all that funny. But we did have a lot of fun discussing it! Here’s some of the show’s … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Break-Up
The Lost City
Decent but forgettable Directed by: Aaron Nee, Adam NeeWritten by: Seth Gordon, Oren Uziel, Adam NeeCast: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe Swift shot: Basically Romancing the Stone for millennials. An underwhelming romantic action comedy that is best watched without seeing any of the trailers. It's criminal to allow major cameos and gags to be shown in … [Read more...] about The Lost City
Cruella
She's marvelous, darling! Directed by: Craig GillespieWritten by: Dana Fox, Tony McNamaraCast: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel FrySwift shot: As far as Disney retro-fitting their classic villains goes, Cruella managed to surprise me a few times and was an overall entertaining experience. And I don't know the first thing about fashion apart from what I picked up watching … [Read more...] about Cruella
The High Note
Directed by: Nisha GanatraScreenplay by: Flora GreesonCast: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Zoë Chao, Bill Pullman, Eddie Izzard, and Ice Cube You rarely hear me fawning over a movie, but when I finally get the opportunity to review a really enjoyable film, well, it’s just great. The High Note is such a film. It hits all the right “notes." It doesn’t … [Read more...] about The High Note
