Was it all a dream? Is the nightmare finally over? These were thoughts that immediately came to mind as soon as the lights turned on after Fifty Shades Freed, the third and (hopefully) final installment in the series based on…
Winchester Movie Review: A waste of a fascinating story
Anyone who lives in northern California is aware of the Winchester Mystery House, the house once owned by Sarah Winchester, the heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The house, now a popular tourist attraction, has cultivated an air of…
Movie Review: Hostiles
Director Scott Cooper enjoys focusing on the forgotten man, whether he be a washed-up country singer or an underestimated mobster. His films possess a quiet dignity to them that, for many audiences, is introspective. To others, his work comes off…
Movie Review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
Hollywood may have lost the moniker of “The Dream Factory,” but those dreams remain alive in the stories told about the Golden Era’s heyday. The latest in this genre of celebrity biopics is Paul McGuigan’s Film Stars Don’t Die in…
AFI Review: Film Stars Reception, Thelma and More
For the journalist, AFI Fest is a manic dash from film to reception and back. The remaining days of our time at the fest was similar. Reception for Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool One of several high-profile features in their…
Interview: Sam Pollard
Race has always been a hot-button issue, but in these times where it’s at the forefront of our country it’s best to go back to the past. Actor and musician Sammy Davis, Jr. was one of the first black entertainers…
AFI Movie Review: Gemini
Nostalgia is a cash cow in today’s film market. Audiences are vocal about their love and/or hatred for a variety of throwbacks, from resurrecting beloved television series to attempts to capture film noir. During a Q&A following the AFI screening…
