“Just Mercy” (Review) A Powerful Journey of the Human Spirit
World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.
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“Richard Jewell” (REVIEW) Hauser Shines Amid the Eastwood Tropes
American security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist.
“Bombshell” (REVIEW) Does a Star Heavy Cast Equal a Winner?
A group of women decide to take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.
Video Review – “Hotel Mumbai”
The true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. Hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families.
“The Report” (QUICK TAKE REVIEW) A Well-Crafted Political Drama
Idealistic Senate staffer Daniel J. Jones, tasked by his boss to lead an investigation into the CIA’s post 9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program, uncovers shocking secrets.
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (REVIEW) An Interesting Approach to How Biopics are Told
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
Ford V Ferrari (REVIEW) A Complete Cinematic Package!
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
“Harriet” (REVIEW) Erivo Shines as Tubman!
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
“Dolemite is My Name” (REVIEW) Murphy Shines in the Comedic Spotlight
Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon. [Netflix]
“The Irishman” (VIDEO REVIEW)
An epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hit-man who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa.