Man, I really wish I could attend TIFF this year! SO. MANY. GOOD. MOVIES!! I love dark comedies and this one looks as dark and suspenseful as it gets! I saw the teaser a few weeks ago and now we've got the full trailer! https://youtu.be/CAWZMssP3gM Set in the world of high-end culinary culture, a young …
Continue reading Trailer Spotlight: The Menu – starring Ralph Fiennes + Anya Taylor-Joy
When I first saw the trailer for The Dig, I was immediately intrigued as I love historical drama, even if it I'm not familiar with the Sutton Hoo excavation of 1939 that shed light into the early Anglo-Saxon period. The film begins with archaeologist Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes, sporting a Suffolk accent) visits the home …
We have twenty four days left in December and yet I'm already looking to January. Yes I know we still have a few things to look forward to in December, namely Wonder Woman and The Midnight Sky (directed by & starring George Clooney), but seeing these two trailer this past week got me excited to …
Continue reading Netflix FIRST LOOK: The Dig + Lupin (French series) – coming in January
I’m glad I got to see this film on National Whistleblower Day last July. It was a very early screening to coincide with that day, which I think is appropriate as many whistleblowers are unsung heroes in my opinion, and they risked a lot to do what they do. As did Katharine Gun, a British …
Continue reading FlixChatter Review: OFFICIAL SECRETS (2019)
Happy Friday! We have another giveaway for this coming Tuesday! Thanks to Allied Global Marketing, you + a guest are invited to an advanced screening of OFFICIAL SECRETS in honor of National Whistleblower Day: Tuesday, July 30 Alamo Drafthouse Twin Cities at 7:30 pm RSVP using the link below, while supplies last. Seating is based …
Continue reading Advanced Screening Giveaway to OFFICIAL SECRETS
When I first heard of this film, I was immediately intrigued by the premise of an idyllic sun-drenched holiday that's being disrupted by an unexpected visit. The people on holiday are famous rock star Marianne Lane (Tilda Swinton) and her lover, Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts). When we're introduced to the couple, they're stark naked by the pool on …
I generally love movies about making movies. Yes it's like Hollywood taking a giant selfie and we all know there are no shortage of narcissists in the business. Nevertheless I enjoy watching movies about the tales of how a picture got made, especially set in the Golden Age of Hollywood where the behind-the-scenes drama is likely …
Continue reading Double Reviews: Trumbo (2015) & Hail, Caesar! (2016)
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