The first thought that crossed my mind after the credits rolled on Motherless Brooklyn was that it was clearly a passion project. Written and directed by Edward Norton, the film, loosely based on the novel by Jonathan Lethem, is ambitious.…
Movie Review: Collateral Beauty
When looking at the trailers for Collateral Beauty, the first obvious comparisons are to that of A Christmas Carol. Some may see that as a negative, but going in, at least perhaps we could expect a modern-day retelling of the timeless themes…
Movie Review: Sausage Party
I’m of the school of thought that thinks you are never too old to watch cartoons or animated films, especially when the subject matter skews to the adult. If Sausage Party is one thing, it is definitely that. It also…
SAG Awards: 2015 Nominees List is here
If you have been denying that Awards Season isn’t already in full swing the past couple weeks like me, you can’t deny it any longer. The Fault in Our Stars‘ Ansel Elgort and Eva Longoria announced the nominees for the 21st…
Jon’s Movie Review: “Birdman” is a skillful, soaring bird of prey
When something is done naturally, it comes off as effortless. To us, it would be like breathing. To drummers, it would be like drumming. To birds, it would like flying. To Alejandro González Iñárritu, it would be like putting together a…
Miami Screening Giveaway: Win BIRDMAN passes!
I can tell you right now that BiRDMAN is one of the best films of 2014. It’s a hilarious and engrossing cinematic experience that you are unlikely to ever forget. We really want our Miami young folks to see it.…
Boston Giveaway: Enter to Win Birdman Prize Pack
I don’t know about you, but Birdman: or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is easily my most anticipated film of the year. The eccentricity and liveliness of the trailer caught my attention immediately and now, if you’re…