A good standalone film. That’s the best way to describe “10 Cloverfield Lane,†the horror ‘sequel’ directed by Dan Trachtenberg.…
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The brutal opening sequence instantly sets the tone for Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mob movie classic “Goodfellas.” As we witness an…
“Scarface†was that movie that, when I was younger, everyone gasped in disbelief when I said I hadn’t seen it.…
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen have produced a number of superb films over the years, including one of my top…
Decades before infamous mob characters were played by present day greats Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, the…
As political thrillers go, “The Ides of March†is intriguing, focused on the campaign trail rather than the end-game of…
One of my childhood favourites, “Because of Winn-Dixie” depicts the positive effect a dog can have on one’s life. In…
Preachy documentaries run the risk of losing entertainment value in exchange for making a point. If you are on the…
“Boyz n the Hood†is a powerful and stark film. While it takes place in gang-filled Los Angeles, this is…
Life will give you many choices. It will give you the choice to see this film. Don’t. “The Choice” opens with…