Roman J. Israel, Esq. – 2017

Creating a competent legal drama requires a lot of work to make sure that it sounds like more than just mumbo-jumbo. Roman J. Israel, Esq. succeeds in a number of ways, and while it’s legal side isn’t overly fleshed out, the personal drama is what works well. Denzel Washington plays the title character, a lawyer […]

The Station Agent – 2003

Peter Dinklage is an American Treasure. He has appeared in dozens of film and one of the most prolific television series of all time, but he got his start like every actor in some small role that turned into a big break. For Dinklage it was The Station Agent, a little indie film about a […]

Oscars: Makeup and Hairstyling

It is mostly due to Rick Baker that makeup and hairstyling are a part of the Academy Awards, though the true origin of makeup artists goes back to William Tuttle and John Chambers in the sixties. It wasn’t until the eighties that the achievements by these gifted artists were fully appreciated. There are normally only […]

Wonder – 2017

There are certain films that exist to inspire and nothing more. This film straddles the line between inspirational with a purpose and trying too hard. There is a lot to like in this film, but oddly enough it wasn’t the story of acceptance or diversity that stood out. The film follows a young boy (Jacob […]

The Philadelphia Story – 1940

The 1940s offered up some of the best talent in film history. From leading men to starlets to man-candy, this period in cinematic history should be considered the golden age. Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and Jimmy Stewart are three of this era’s greatest talents and they play a hilarious love triangle in this classic comedy. […]

Oscars: Supporting Actress

Time to get to some of the bigger categories. Supporting performances are a key piece of a successful film. The supporting actress category wasn’t around for the first few years of the Academy Awards, but since its inclusion it has identified some of the best up-and-coming talent and some of the most underrated actresses working […]