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Monthly Archives: "May 2016"

6.5

The Avengers are Going Stale!

Captain America: Civil War

May 25, 2016Comments off

Super-Hero movies are not my favorite genre, but I have liked my share – including the original Spider Man, Iron Man I, Guardians of the

7.5

Emotionally Compelling and Suspenseful Film!

99 Homes – Netflix DVD

May 12, 2016Comments off

While the “Big Short” focused on the financial macro-issues comprising the housing crises, this emotionally-compelling and suspenseful film, written and directed by Ramin Bahrani, employs

6.5

Two Dimensional!

A Hologram For The King

May 02, 2016Comments off

Tom Hanks has few, if any, peers playing the ordinary man, but, unfortunately, he is starring in an ordinary film.  This movie begins with a

8

Another Winner By John Carney!

Sing Street

May 01, 2016Comments off

I loved Writer/Director John Carney’s two prior films (“Once” and “Begin Again”), and “Sing Street” is another terrific rock musical.  The film is set in