Category: 5 Stars
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Weapons is one of the year’s best
Weapons – 2025 Written and Directed by Zach CreggerStarring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Cary Christopher Weapons starts off with the disappearance of all but one of the children in a second grade class. We get to see each of them run through the night (at…
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Anora Shows Power as the Cover of Weakness
In “Anora,” directed by Sean Baker, 23-year-old Ani navigates life as a stripper turned girlfriend to a Russian oligarch’s son. The film explores themes of class disparity and personal value through Ani’s experiences, mixing dark humor with poignant moments. Madison’s performance captures the struggles of Generation Z, highlighting the fragility of hope and self-worth.
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Another Look: Oh God! is a slice of Heaven (*****)
“Oh God!” (1977), directed by Carl Reiner and starring John Denver and George Burns, follows mild-mannered supermarket assistant manager Jerry Landers, who faces slander charges after claiming to have interviewed God. The film balances humor and sincerity, enhanced by strong performances and a well-crafted script, delivering a delightful cinematic experience.
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Catching Up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe
It’s been a while since I have reviewed MCU films. Here is my attempt to catch up.
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Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Part 1 (*****) doesn’t leave us hanging
McQuarrie and Cruise have pullled this series right to the top of the heap in an era where many movie makers feel justified making films with such animation as to feel like literal cartoons of CGI.
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Waiting for a Tár to fall (*****)
No matter what the field in life, whether its art, business, politics or religion, being a master at something can lead to suffering of the soul.
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Thor: Love and Thunder (*****) – Not everybody gets a hammer
Natalie Portman was the least appealing aspect of the first two Thor films. When she was not in on the third film, the series completely hit its stride for the first time. Now she’s back. Will it kill the vibe in the room that Taika Waititi brought with him for Ragnorok?
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House of Gucci (*****) – Don’t you want me?
House of Gucci is a powerful and concise film. It gives us the clear vision of what happens when a family inherits a vision that they don’t fully understand or even deserve.
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