The new film by director Theodore Melfi is the drama Hidden Figures which follows the tale of 3 african american ladies working in different jobs at Nasa through the 1960’s. It is co written by Melfi with
Taking a break from what has been a hugely successful and lucrative run as Tony Stark in various Marvel films, Robert Downey Jnr starred alongside Robert Duvall in this 2014 drama. The film is the
The latest film adaptation of the works of Dennis Lehane takes to the big screen with The Drop, a 2014 version of his novel Animal Rescue. Previous films based on his work include, Shutter Island, Gone Baby Gone, and Mystic
Wonder Woman represents the fourth film in the DC Universe, and follows the appearance of Diana Prince in the Batman vs Superman film from last year. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the screenplay is written by
Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station) brings the latest film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the form of Black Panther. Returning to the role of T’Challa, now King of Wakanda, is Chadwick Boseman (who will always be
MINAMATA– 3 STARS A year ago in this very space within a review of The Dig, I outlined how some theatrical movies based on true stories may have been more compelling and more richly told
I WANT YOU BACK– 2 STARS LESSON #1: MISERY LOVES COMPANY– Somewhere far down the list of quality experiences and emotions one can share with a total stranger is sobbing together. Full, ugly cries are
UNCHARTED– 2 STARS LESSON #1: BUBBLE GUM DOESN’T MAKE YOU LOOK SLICK– Beyond the exotic locales and globe-trotting adventure there’s a recurring bubble gum bit in Uncharted that, in an odd way, epitomizes the whole
STRAWBERRY MANSION– 3 STARS In a key middle scene of festival darling Strawberry Mansion, a suited and dour tax auditor of a very unique variety (more on that in a moment), becomes a little frazzled
THE DESPERATE HOUR– 2 STARS We’ve met the kind of mother Naomi Watts portrays in The Desperate Hour from veteran director Philip Noyce. Naomi’s Amy Carr has a million things on her plate while she’s