Because real life can often be so topsy-turvy, I love movies that find their basis in the messiness and insanity and pain and joy of true stories. Such is the case for Same Kind of Different As Me, opening nationwide this weekend. Based on the New York Times bestseller by Ron Hall and Denver Moore, … [Read more...] about Same Kind of Different As Me
Movie Reviews
The Mountain Between Us
Based on the book by Charles Martin, The Mountain Between Us is a love story wrapped up in a survivalist adventure. Idris Elba and Kate Winslet are compliments to a vast pallet that's compellingly captured by director Hany Abu-Assad's cinematographic vision. I could have done without the explicit … [Read more...] about The Mountain Between Us
The Stray: One Dog’s Impact
Opening wide in theaters this weekend is The Stray, a charming movie based on the true-life story of one family and the dog who helped them change their lives. Synopsis: “Pluto” comes out of nowhere and quickly makes himself at home with the Davis family, who are on the brink of falling apart. Dad … [Read more...] about The Stray: One Dog’s Impact
The Florida Project: Prepare to Be Challenged
I was recently invited to review and attend a press junket for the new film The Florida Project. This stirring movie opens October 6th in Los Angeles and New York. When it hits theaters nationwide in a few weeks, I will be sharing a full review. For today, I wanted to tell you about the … [Read more...] about The Florida Project: Prepare to Be Challenged
Steve McQueen: American Icon
Given that The Great Escape and The Magnificent Seven (played on Video Discs the size of LP records) were staples of my childhood, I was psyched to screen the upcoming Fathom Events release Steve McQueen: American Icon. This project is narrated by Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Gary Sinise and … [Read more...] about Steve McQueen: American Icon
The Tribunal: Catholic Courtroom Drama
While I've watched more than my fair share of Law & Order reruns, it never occurred to me to think of the annulment process in dramatic terms. That changed with my recent screening of The Tribunal. The film was released this summer on a variety of streaming formats, including Amazon, iTunes and … [Read more...] about The Tribunal: Catholic Courtroom Drama