Synopsis: On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. Release Date: December 8, 2017 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Film Review Production Given the filmmaker’s controversial past, it would seem as if the last thing that the current Hollywood climate needs right now […]
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‘Hostiles’ Is A Beautiful, If Forgettable, Revisionist Western
Synopsis: In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory. Release Date: December 22, 2017 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Adventure, Drama Film Review Production In his relatively short Hollywood career, writer/director Scott Cooper has tackled the music drama (Crazy Heart), the revenge movie (Out of […]
‘Blade Of The Immortal’ Bookends A Hero’s Journey With Some Epic Battles
Synopsis: Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless […]
‘Devil’s Whisper’ Is A Typical Possession Movie That Still Manages To Have A Bit Of Bite
Synopsis: 15 year-old Alejandro Duran, who comes from a religious Latino family, aspires to one day be a Catholic priest. But when Alex discovers a mysterious box he unwittingly unleashes a demonic spirit bent on possessing him. Alex must find a way to defeat this ancient demon, which has been tormenting children since the dawn of […]
‘Justice League’ Is A Messy Superhero Team-Up That Lacks Weight
To Justice League’s credit, the film delivers some incredible moments that meet or exceed the immense personas that surround these mythic comic book figures.