Reviews, Discussions, and Interviews – All from Nashville
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a Heroic Triumph That’s Almost Beyond Belief (Review)
It’s hard to believe that a little over three years ago, a theatrical version of Justice League was released and panned by critics, given “meh” responses from audiences, and then ultimately became a colossal box office disappointment for what should’ve been a huge...
Lucky is a Sharp & Surreal Horror Film That Speaks Terrifying Social Truths (Review)
If there’s any niche of the film industry that rising filmmakers commonly break into, it’s the horror genre, and Iranian-American director Natasha Kermani should do just that in her second feature film, Lucky. Together, she and writer-lead actress Brea Grant have...
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is One of the Best Disney Animated Movies in Years (Review)
As the pandemic continues to linger, the state of seeing big releases in movie theaters remains in purgatory. COVID-19 case numbers are going down, seemingly causing box office numbers to go up to the point that theaters are beginning to show signs of a pulse, albeit...
‘Cherry’ is a Sour, Over-Bloated Odyssey from The Russo Brothers (Review)
The Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe, are some of the best filmmakers in the business right now. Aside from helping shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the past decade, they also have their hands on several other interesting projects both in television and film...
Minari is a Lovely & Intimate Look at an Asian Family’s Pursuit of The American Dream (Review)
Lee Isaac Chung’s directorial debut film Minari is getting buzz in multiple categories at the Academy Awards this year, and upon first watch, it’s easy to see why it’s worthy of all the accolades it’s sure to receive. The film dedicates itself to depicting both an...
‘Nomadland’ is Simplistic, Poetic and One of 2020’s Best Films (Review)
There are certain low-budget indie movies that come out every year that are absolute must-sees. Its looks like in 2020, Nomadland is 100% that movie. There is something captivating and beautiful about a movie that feels so human and genuine. Nomadland is captivating...
‘Malcolm & Marie’ is an Acting Showcase that Gets Under Your Skin (Review)
If you had guessed that a grainy black and white film with a scene involving macaroni and cheese would eventually sell for $30 million during the middle of a pandemic, please reach out to me to collect your prize. Conceived and shot during the middle of the pandemic,...
Poignant ‘Soul’ is Top-Tier Pixar (Review)
We all have dreams growing up as children. For me, I always wanted to be a major league baseball player. However, our life’s purpose eventually collides with our dreams. Sometimes, children’s dreams mesh with life’s purpose. But for most people (like myself), our...
Bogart Creek Volume 2: Embrace The Madness (Review)
Bogart Creek 2 is available now from Derek Evernden and published via Renegade Arts Entertainment! Here's my review: Collecting the latest and funniest of Bogart Creek, Derek Evernden’s laugh out loud funny, single-panel comics of absurd and dark humour. If life...