I need to figure out exactly who I am. What identity crisis? From Norse mythology to comic book superhero to unlikely blockbuster movie star, “Thor” has long been a game of hot potato between creative hands, carelessly tossing away the…
True History of the Kelly Gang Review: The Legend of Ned Kelly Gets a Hardcore, Revisionist Makeover
The real Ned Kelly once said that “the darkest life may have a bright side.” This sentiment may be true, but we can’t really say the same for the new Australian western True History of the Kelly Gang, at least when…
Boy Erased Movie Review: A Strong Ensemble Stabilizes Joel Edgerton’s Adaptation
Based on Garrard Conley’s memoir Boy Erased: A Memoir, writer director and Joel Edgerton does fine work in adapting from the source material a story of familial and internal strife that intrinsically works onscreen in the micro scale opposed to the macro.…
‘Boy Erased’ Review: A Strong Ensemble Stabilizes Joel Edgerton’s Adaptation | TIFF 2018
Based on Garrard Conley’s memoir Boy Erased: A Memoir, writer director and Joel Edgerton does fine work in adapting from the source material a story of familial and internal strife that intrinsically works onscreen in the micro scale opposed to the macro.…
Boy Erased Trailer: Lucas Hedges & Nicole Kidman star in gay conversion therapy drama
We are entering the sweet spot of summer when Hollywood begins to tease its fall movies, typically the awards contenders that will likely fill our year-end top 10 lists. Based on Garrard Conley’s memoir, Boy Erased sure looks like it may be…
Movie Review: The Mummy
There are quotes that once you read are etched in your mind forever. Sitting through The Mummy reminds me of a quote from the father of modern filmmaking, D. W. Griffith: “Movies are written in sand; applauded today, forgotten tomorrow.”…
Movie Review: The Nice Guys
From the moment the opening aerial shots of a darkness soaked Los Angeles hit the screen, it became apparent that The Nice Guys is a film that knows that its audience has seen a thousand buddy-cop movies before. This self-awareness feels…