Directed by: Christian Rivers Written by: Fran Walsh, Philipa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Philip Reeve Cast: Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Jihae Swift shot: Mortal Engines is a movie about giant traction cities that go around devouring other cities that fall into their path based on the pretense of something called Municipal Darwinism. Essentially, the … [Read more...] about Mortal Engines
Drama
Ben is Back
Directed by: Peter Hedges Screenplay by: Peter Hedges Cast: Lucas Hedges, Julia Roberts, Courtney B. Vance, and Kathryn Newton There’s any number of good reasons why we go to movies. Why we plunk down our hard earned money, sit in a dark theater away from the world, and watch something unveil itself on the big screen in front of us. One thing I know for sure, I think I … [Read more...] about Ben is Back
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Back in my day . . . Disney movies had strong messages, now we get watered-down reminders that friends change, or something. Directed by: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Written by: Phil Johnston, Pamela Ribon Cast: John (See Ya Everywhere) Reilly, Sarah (Skankmouth) Silverman, Gal Gadot It's been six years since the gigantic Ralph discovered his worth whilst … [Read more...] about Ralph Breaks the Internet
The Black Dahlia
De Palma… Ellroy… what could possibly go wrong? If only I knew… Directed by: Brian De Palma Written by: Josh Friedman, James Ellroy Cast: Josh Hartnett, Aaron Eckhart, Scarlett Johansson, Mia Kirshner The H-Bomb: It’s been a while since I’ve written a Bilger, and this time I’m going to try something a little different. For past Bilge reviews, I would target movies … [Read more...] about The Black Dahlia
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
"Newt, you never met a monster you couldn't love." ~Leta Lestrange Directed by: David Yates Written by: J.K. Rowling Cast: Johnny Depp, Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Katherine Waterson, Zoe Kravitz The second after this film ended I wanted to see it again. Just like with The Empire Strikes Back and The Fellowship of the Ring, the end of The Crimes … [Read more...] about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
