Rodeo cowboy Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) is recovering from a traumatic head injury. He lives with his heavy drinking dad … More
Category: Movies + TV
In Memoriam of Miloš Forman: a Debt of Gratitude for “Amadeus”
One of the most visceral film-going experiences of my life was when, in 1984, I saw Miloš Forman‘s Amadeus. I was … More
“Love, Simon” is the Love Story Everyone Deserves
With a strong cast, great story, smart soundtrack and touching relationships Love, Simon successfully tells a gay love story for teens … More
Engage Teens: Do Something Different for National Poetry Month
It can be difficult to think of new ways to encourage readers to read poetry. Many teachers and librarians have … More
Movie Review: “The Post” is Speilberg’s Love Story to Newspapers and is a Good Solid Film
Kay Graham (Meryl Streep) isn’t a household name, but she is exactly the heroine that we need right now. The … More
…And the Award for the Most Compelling Trio of Performances in a Single Year Goes To…Michael Stuhlbarg
Even though other names are getting more attention at the beginning of this year’s award season, few regular movie goers … More
Movie Review: “Call Me By Your Name” is a Rapturous Love Story with the Best Performances of the Year
Call Me By Your Name is a cinematic day in the sun by the pool. Shot on 35mm film the … More
Movie Review: “The Greatest Showman” is More “High School Musical” than “Moulin Rogue”
Although the ads feature glitz and glow, The Greatest Showman doesn’t possess enough life force to keep audiences engaged. There … More
“Bomb City” Trailer Drops Today!
In 1997 in Amarillo, Texas (nicknamed Bomb City because it is home to a nuclear weapons assembly plant) a young … More
Movie Review: “The Disaster Artist” a Perfect Tribute to a Terrible Film
*Guest review by Charles B. French* The Disaster Artist is a biopic, a bromance, a comedy, and ultimately, a success … More