Song of the South – 1946

There are a number of critics who claim that Song of the South should be permanently banned by Disney for being racist and outdated. There is no argument that the film has a lot of questionable tones that when misconstrued can be offensive, but to deny the existence of this film is to deny part […]

Life of Brian – 1979

Monty Python were known for their wit and existential humor, particularly when it came to offending crowds of people with one felled swoop. The entire Christian population boycotted this film, which might upset some, but the boys of Monty Python were proud of their film and couldn’t have been happier about the bad press. This […]

Murder on the Orient Express – 2017

Undoubtedly more stylish than its predecessor, this film takes Agatha Christie’s classic tale and puts a new spin on it. Kenneth Branagh takes his turn as both director and star of this new adaptation, which is visually stunning and offers some new twists and turns. Just like the original film, this one also features a […]

Murder on the Orient Express – 1974

Agatha Christie is a master of the mystery novel and her most famous tale is easily, Murder on the Orient Express. This film, like the novel is rich with suspense and the trademark wit that made Christie the premiere author of the mystery genre. Albert Finney’s take on her most famous character, Poirot, is charming […]

Thor: Ragnarok – 2017

The Thor movies have never been stand outs in Marvel’s collection of films, but I am happy to say that this one achieves something that eluded the previous two films: humor. Thor has always been the serious sort, but here he finally finds his lighthearted side, while never forgetting that the world still needs saving. […]

The Shining – 1980

Stanley Kubrick is a genius, there is no doubt about it. He created great films for over fifty years and each one was unique and completely unexpected. One of his greatest films is easily The Shining. There are so many things to love about this film, but I’ll start with the direction. There are a […]