Synopsis: The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans to the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow. Release Date: December 16, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Action, Adventure Film Review Production Rogue One: A Star Wars Story tells a story that no one needed to see told, with characters no […]
Movie Review
‘Abattoir’ Turns The Standard Modern Haunted House Movie On Its Head
Synopsis: An investigative reporter teams up with a Police officer to solve the mystery of why a seemingly good man murdered her sister’s family. Release Date: December 9, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Horror, Thriller Film Review Production The definition of the word “abattoir” is “slaughterhouse.” While that’s not exactly what goes on in Abattoir, […]
‘Bleed For This’ Is A Satisfactory Biopic With A Strong Leading Performance
Synopsis: The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he’d ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks. Release Date: November 18, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Biography, Drama Film Review Production Bleed for This is the type of […]
Paul Verhoeven’s ‘Elle’ Is An Overindulgent Vehicle For A Remarkable Isabelle Huppert Performance
Synopsis: A successful businesswoman gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse as she tracks down the unknown man who raped her. Release Date: November 18, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Drama, Thriller Film Review Production Paul Verhoeven used to be cool when he was making movies like Robocop, Starship Troopers, and Total […]
‘La La Land’ Is A Wonderfully Slick Musical About A Wonderfully Phony Los Angeles
Synopsis: A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Release Date: December 16, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Comedy, Drama Film Review Production Music movies seem to be Damien Chazelle’s thing. As a writer, he was behind the impressive Grand Piano. As a writer/director, he made the brilliant Whiplash. Now, he’s gone […]