“The United States Vs. Billie Holiday” (REVIEW) Day Steals the Spotlight in an Otherwise Limited Biopic
A look at the life and career of Billie Holiday and her clash with the United States government.
“Silk Road” (REVIEW) A Bland Retelling of a Much More Fascinating Real-Life Story
Inspired by larger-than-life actual events, this riveting crime thriller follows the rise and fall of Silk Road, the infamous darknet site that sent a seismic shock through the World Wide Web.
“The Mauritanian” (REVIEW) A Compelling, Well-Rounded Drama
After being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander and her associate Teri Duncan who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn.
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (REVIEW) Kaluuya & Stanfield Command in this Gripping Tale of a Revolutionary and a Traitor
The story of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, and his fateful betrayal by FBI informant William O’Neal [Warner Bros].
“The Glorias” (REVIEW) An Artistic Celebration of Steinem’s Life!
My review of THE GLORIAS starring Juliane Moore and Alicia Vikander from director Julie Taymor. THE GLORIAS is available for purchase on Digital and Streaming exclusively on Prime Video starting today! Synopsis Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and writing…
Quick Take Reviews – THE PREY & TESLA
A couple quick movie reviews for, TESLA starring Ethan Hawke, and THE PREY from director Jimmy Henderson.
Quick Takes – 7500 | Wasp Network | Shirley | You Should Have Left
Quick-take movie reviews for “SHIRLEY”, “7500”, “WASP NETWORK” and “YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT”
“Seberg” (Review) A Fascinating Story Unfulfilled!
Inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg. In the late 1960s, Hoover’s FBI targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal.
“Capone” (REVIEW) Hardy Shines in a Film that Sadly Doesn’t!
Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.
“Sergio” (REVIEW) An Emotion Filled Biopic!
A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.