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 […]

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. […]

Singin’ in the Rain – 1952

To call Singin’ in the Rain a classic would be an understatement. This film is still held up as the quintessential musical and more significantly, it’s the best film about show business. It is also one of the few examples where the film was written around the songs, so confident they were that the songs […]

The Grand Budapest Hotel – 2014

Wes Anderson is probably the most quirky director working today. His style is completely unique and meticulously executed. His films show a depth of precision and patience to create something so well organized and designed it makes the viewer wonder if the time and effort was worth it. It pretty much always is. The Grand […]