I was all ready to give each of the movies, below, a full review, but then holiday travel got in … More
Category: movie reviews
Reviews on movies I have seen, whether they be new releases or older films.
“The Big Short” Is a Terrific Romp Through Financial Disaster
The Big Short (Adam McKay, 2015) What is it about Michael Lewis? He’s an author of nonfiction bestsellers whose books … More
My review of John Magary’s “The Mend” on “Hammer to Nail”
I had another review published at Hammer to Nail last week, of John Magary’s The Mend. Check it out. Here’s the link.
The Force Is with Rodricks and Reed: “Roughly Speaking” on “Star Wars”
On today’s edition of Dan Rodricks‘ Baltimore Sun “Roughly Speaking” podcast, we discussed the new Star Wars film and its place in the overall legacy … More
In “Sisters,” Amy and Tina Are Definitely Doin’ It Just for Themselves
Sisters (Jason Moore, 2015) With my deepest apologies to Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin, but Sisters, the new film from Jason Moore (Pitch … More
The Pleasures of “Youth” Are Fleeting
Youth (Paolo Sorrentino, 2015) Italian director Paolo Sorrentino – winner of the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2014 for his … More
A Rousing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (Mostly) Shakes Off the Prequel Snooze
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (J.J. Abrams, 2015) Approximately halfway through the new Star Wars, when Han Solo and Princess – now … More
“Macbeth” Creeps in Its Pretty Face
Macbeth (Justin Kurzel, 2015) If Mel Gibson (director/star of Braveheart) and Nicolas Winding Refn (director, Drive) met, bonded over mutual admiration of Shakespeare … More
“Chi-Raq” Is a Raison d’Être in Search of a Movie
Chi-Raq (Spike Lee, 2015) It has now been a week since I saw the latest film by Spike Lee, and … More
My review of Kris Swanberg’s “Unexpected” on “Hammer to Nail”
I only had time to write one piece for Hammer to Nail this week, on Kris Swanberg’s Unexpected. Check it out!
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