Confused by DONNIE DARKO when you where young? Watch it again.

In a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time’s Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the […]

Well… Does IT float?

When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, neighborhood kids band together to square off against Pennywise, an evil clown whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Stars  Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard Year 2017           YES. Yes it does. As horror movies generally go, we all know that they […]

So many SPIDEY’S, but I’m always up for one more…

Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine — distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than […]

Was GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 really that great?

So…. my friends, you might be a little sad to hear my POV on this one, but my answer is “no”, very sadly, no it was not. Having said that feels rather good. I try to tell the truth, even if it hurts. As you can tell, it’s been a bit from when it came […]

Why didn’t someone make me watch DOCTOR STRANGE?

Stars  Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams Directed by Scott Derrickson Year 2016 One of my good friends has a great way to tell if a movie has captured you or not. Next time you go see a film try this: after it’s over or you might notice half way through that you haven’t touched your […]

Why MOONLIGHT Won

A chronicle of the childhood, adolescence and burgeoning adulthood of a young, African-American, gay man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.   Stars  Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp, Duan Sanderson Directed by  Barry Jenkins Year 2016 So you might be wondering why I only gave it a 3 eyeball rating? If you know my movie-watching […]

Yes… You’re going to want to see BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.   Stars  Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans Directed by  Bill Condon Year 2017 Yes, it’s true. All the hype that is building this up for you is probably pretty warranted if you are a fan […]

My Trip to LA LA LAND

The story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams in a city known for destroying hopes and breaking hearts. With modern day Los Angeles as the backdrop, this musical about everyday life explores what is more important: a once-in-a-lifetime love or the […]

For those that worship A New Hope… ROGUE ONE is for you.

Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen is now the Empire’s lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the Death Star. Knowing […]

THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT deserves it’s crown…

When drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam (Guy Pearce) and transsexual Bernadette (Terence Stamp) to come along. In their colorful bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals. But when the other two […]