Art by Madeline DuvallIn December, Noah Baumbach’s "Marriage Story" stunned traditional theater-goers when it was nominated for more Golden Globes than any other movie this year.The Netflix Original film prevailed again this week with six Oscar nominations in most major categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Actor. Its success contributes to a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce
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Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry
Photos courtesy of Disney“Maleficent” was one of the first Disney live-action movies, and the announcement of a sequel excited many fans who were eager to experience more of the alternate version of “Sleeping Beauty.”Despite the aesthetics displayed throughout the movie, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” was underwhelming as a follow-through … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry
Review: ‘Parasite’ Reveals Dark Reality and Commentary on Social Stratification
Photos courtesy of Barunson E&A Opening to critical acclaim and receiving Oscar buzz, Bong Joon-ho’s "Parasite" presents a con man story featuring humor, suspense and a stark commentary on societal roles and class. The South Korean film had its world premiere May 21 at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the film … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Parasite’ Reveals Dark Reality and Commentary on Social Stratification
Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ Returns and Takes its Fans Back to the Past
Photos courtesy of Focus FeaturesWhen Julian Fellowes announced the “Downton Abbey” movie, fans of the original series were more than thrilled. This extended episode of the original series was everything fans could have wished for. The movie allowed newcomers to fall in love with the series for the first time and the original fans to fall in love with the series all … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ Returns and Takes its Fans Back to the Past
Spoiler-Free ‘Joker’ Review: A Divisive Descent Into Madness
Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Buildup, comparisons and controversy — “Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips, is perhaps one of the most unique and original comic book movie adaptations to date. It's not a reboot, it's not a sequel, and it's not connected to any origin story from DC Comics, America's largest and oldest comic book company.The film’s main … [Read more...] about Spoiler-Free ‘Joker’ Review: A Divisive Descent Into Madness
