Film Review: West Side Story
When it comes to adapting anything for the big screen, there’s always a push and pull. How much of the story do you change, what elements resonate with you, how Continue Reading
AFI FEST 2021: Capsule Reviews (Parallel Mothers, Good Madam)
Third day at the fest brought one of my most anticipated movies of the year and a South African surprise. Y’all I am running on fumes. I forgot how wonderfully Continue Reading
AFI FEST 2021: Capsule Reviews (Paris, 13th District, To What Remains, Red Rocket)
Ah the joys and perils of a three movie day at a festival. It has legitimately been years now since I’ve had the challenge of watching more than one film Continue Reading
AFI Fest 2021: The Power of the Dog
It’s a wonderful feeling when you watch a film in real time and then hit the ending and get to reexamine everything you’ve witnessed over and over again. This is Continue Reading
Film Review: Eternals
Aretha Franklin is honestly the gift that will continue to keep on giving. It’s not just her timeless music and advocacy, but her sharp wit and humor. Take for instance Continue Reading
Film Review: Dune
There’s big movies and then there are movies like Dune which aim to be bigger than big in scope, plot, and detail. Adapted from the ground breaking novel, Dennis Villeneuve Continue Reading