Movie / Film Reviews

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Locked Down

Allison Rose | Jan 13, 2021

HBO Max brings a little bit of humor and a “look on the bright side” of quarantine life to Locked Down.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Midnight Sky

Allison Rose | Dec 23, 2020

As a director, Clooney has some strong moments followed by some less than stellar ones (pun intended).

Full Review | Grade: C

Soul

Allison Rose | Dec 22, 2020

The vocal talents of this cast are that of seasoned professionals and they all bring their unique styles to the characters they portray.

Full Review | Grade: B

Wonder Woman 1984

Allison Rose | Dec 21, 2020

In this second installment [Gadot] once again combines intelligence, humor, and athleticism which draws the viewer into her world.

Full Review | Grade: B

Promising Young Woman

Alyn Darnay | Dec 21, 2020

Promising Young Woman shares great visual moments and cruel actions with dark comedy to paint the picture of a woman both in control and out of control at the same time.

Full Review | Grade: B

Greenland

Allison Rose | Dec 17, 2020

The plot and Ric Roman Waugh’s direction are what seemingly make the movie better than it might be otherwise.

Full Review | Grade: C

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Allison Rose | Dec 17, 2020

Davis is simply wonderful in her portrayal of the talented and hard as nails Rainey.

Full Review | Grade: B

News of The World

Alyn Darnay | Dec 17, 2020

This is a good film in the mould of the traditional gritty Western. I hadn’t realized how much I’d been missing them, “News of the World” reminded me.

Full Review | Grade: B

Songbird

Allison Rose | Dec 14, 2020

Mason’s direction offers an intimate view of Nico and Sara while, at the same time, inviting the viewer into a larger space, depicted through overhead shots (sometimes from a drone).

Full Review | Grade: C