Ford vs. Ferrari written by Jez Butterworth, John Henry Butterworth and Jason Keller, Directed by James Mangold rating ***** Every year I attempt to see every nominated movie before the Oscars. This year I saw every film but Ford vs. Ferrari. The showtimes didn't match up with my schedule. And, … [Read more...] about Ford vs. Ferrari my Oscar confession
My 2020 Oscar Picks
For the past several weeks I've asked a lot of people about the Oscars. Which film do you think will win? What was your favorite documentary? In almost every case the person I've asked hadn't seen any of the nominated films. I don't go to the movies anymore was a typical answer. I wait for them to … [Read more...] about My 2020 Oscar Picks
Review of Dark Waters
Review of Dark Waters written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Mario Correa. Directed by Todd HaynesRating ***** I'm a fan of those who expose wrongdoing, whether that be in print, documentary, or film. In the case of Dark Waters, the wrongdoings of chemical giant Dupont have led to treatments … [Read more...] about Review of Dark Waters
The Report Quicktake
The Report written and directed by Scott Z. BurnsRating ***** A few years ago the film Spotlight won an Oscar for best picture. I put this film in the same league as that picture. Both films cover investigations into wrongdoing. In the case of The Report, the wrongdoing is state sponsored torture … [Read more...] about The Report Quicktake
Review of Midway
Written by Wes Tooke and Directed by Roland EmmerichRating ***** I almost didn't see this film because of the negative reviews. I knew something was amiss when I saw a 42% critic rating and 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Bottom line – The critics were wrong. Midway is a must-see film, … [Read more...] about Review of Midway
Review of Bryan Banks
Review of Bryan Banks written by Doug Atchison and directed by Tom Shadyac rating ***** I followed this story when it first broke. I knew then that it had the makings of a great film. A high school athlete on a fast track to college football and the NFL is accused of rape. He is sent to prison. … [Read more...] about Review of Bryan Banks