Trigger warning: movie depicts rape victims and discussions of rape Based on the book of the same name by Miriam Toews, the women of a Mennonite colony discuss whether or not to leave the men who have attacked them. I’m not going to sugarcoat it, this movie is rough. It’s intense and raw and hard … Continue reading Women Talking
Not a whole lot I can say without ruining anything so I’ll do my best. Michelle Yeoh is a rundown mom, wife, daughter, and business owner. On top of all of that she’s getting audited by the IRS. Her trip down there with her receipts ends up leading her on a wild (and I do … Continue reading Everything Everywhere All At Once
This Oscar-nominated dramedy takes place in three parts. Primarily it follows Carl and Yaya, a young and attractive couple trying to navigate their relationship. Then we follow them on a yacht for a vacation. Accompanied by a wild (and I do mean wild) cast of characters, we see their trip unfold. Woody Harrelson is the … Continue reading Triangle of Sadness
Warning: wholesome content Based on the book by Paul Gallico, Mrs. Harris is a cleaning lady in the 1920s in London. Her life has been dull and uneventful until she gets an idea. Why not splurge on a pretty Christian Dior dress! The catch: she can only get it in Paris. Her journey to get … Continue reading Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
After 13 years we are back in Pandora! Jake Sully and Zoe Saldana have made a nice little family but the "sky people" haven't forgotten who it was that destroyed their mission. Knowing he and his family aren't safe, they evacuate to one of the neighboring tribes of "water people" and try to acclimate. That's … Continue reading Avatar: The Way of Water
Don’t you hate when someone doesn’t want to be your friend anymore. On the remote island off the shores of Ireland in the 1920s, two best friends are at odds but only one knows why. Collin Farrell plays the dumped friend and it’s entertaining to watch him try and win his friend (Mad-Eye Moody from … Continue reading Banshees of Inisherin
For years I’ve been waiting for Steven Spielberg to write an autobiography. I should have known that it would be in movie form! The Fabelmans was co-written and directed by Spielberg and is based on his childhood. It follows the fictitious Fabelman family from the 1950s to the late 60s, specifically from young Sammy’s perspective. … Continue reading The Fabelmans
Back at it again, Daniel Craig has hung up his Bond suits for a southern drawl as he reprises his role as Detective Benoit Blanc. This time he's invited to a remote island to investigate the murder of Edward Norton, who hasn't died yet? This was Grade A comedy and just as creative and wacky … Continue reading Glass Onion
And we are back in Wakanda! In case you weren’t aware/forgot Chadwick Boseman passed away two years ago due to cancer. The biggest question surrounding the production of this movie was how do you make a Black Panther movie without the Black Panther? Well, they did it…and it rocked. Not only is this a beautiful … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Trigger warning: movie discusses suicide If you thought Beethoven had a tough time, try being Cate Blanchett. Lydia Tár is a famous maestra for the Berlin Symphony. From the trailer, I thought this was going to be a physiological thriller but I was wrong. It’s a very slow and detailed account of the day-to-day of … Continue reading Tár
Trigger warning: scenes containing sexual content/sexual harassment/rape Nope. It’s a nope. I started this cause I’d heard the hype and like Ana de Armas but nope. The movie was said to show the darker parts Marilyn’s life in order to put into perspective her suicide. It’s awful. It’s slow and weird and confusing. De Armas … Continue reading Blonde
There’s two things that make a good biopic movie. First, when you forget at one point that you’re watching a movie and not a documentary. Second, when you truly hate the villain. This movie has both. Austin Butler does the impossible task of taking on the role of Elvis Presley from the beginning of his … Continue reading Elvis
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