Reviews
American Sniper
If you want me to take “pot shots” at American Sniper, it’s not going to happen! Based on the book by Chris Kyle (mainly true),
Selma
This is a carefully crafted movie about the February 1965 showdown in Selma, Alabama. I hadn’t remembered what happened there in detail, so I found
Wild
This film is based on a true story from the book by Cheryl Strayed. Reeling from a tragic personal event (vague to prevent a spoiler),
Into the Woods
This is a well done Disney movie adaptation of one of Stephen Sondheim’s most popular musicals. I had never seen the play, so the movie
Imitation Game
This drama is a true story about how the British broke the Nazi’s Enigma code and shortened WWII by years, saving hundreds of thousands of
The Theory of Everything
Based on the book by Stephen Hawking’s wife Jane Hawking, this film tells the story about Hawking’s life and their marriage but in a superficial
Whiplash
Although a movie about a student/teacher relationship may not seem very exciting, this film is a riveting drama that creates surprisingly high levels of tension
Foxcatcher
This movie is based on an interesting true story. It could have been a good movie, but the ultra-slow pace and inadequate character development are
Birdman (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance...
Director and co-screenplay author Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (21 Grams and Babel) has created a fascinating, unique, and brilliant film. This is a MUST SEE! Riggan
St. Vincent
Written and Directed by Theodore Melfi, this is a funny and enjoyable film. Vincent (Bill Murray) is having a rough time. He is broke, depressed,
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