The Eyes of Tammy Faye
There are two sides to every story, which makes me more fascinated to see the documentary that this film is based on. But it's hard not to leave this movie feeling more empathy for Tammy Faye.
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Even though this film leans more into film noir, director Guillermo del Toro has become the master of cinematic fairy tales. The carnival aspect of this tale leans into these tropes and del Toro has always loved exploring the sinister nature of man. He goes all-in with Nightmare Alley, making us follow Stan (Bradley Cooper) who is not a good guy from the get-go and never seems to follow a path of redemption.
Being the Ricardos
There is no denying that there are scenes in Being the Ricardos that work better than others, but I love the rhythm and flow that Sorkin gives to the characters of this film.
The Tragedy of Macbeth
I can't claim to be a Shakespeare scholar, so I can't aptly say how well The Tragedy of Macbeth holds up to other film adaptations of his work, but I was enraptured by this film.
DMX: Don’t Try to Understand
I can't claim DMX as my favorite artist, but after watching this documentary, I certainly have a greater understanding of his influence.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
For a family film, Clifford the Big Red Dog delivers. It was way better than I expected, but completely silly and forgettable at the same time.
The Lost Daughter
The Lost Daughter sets up a lot of expectations but ultimately lands flat. It makes sense that an actor-turned-director (Maggie Gyllenhaal) created this film because she lofts up softballs for the actors to hit out of the park.
The Beatles: Get Back
I was enamored by this behind-the-scenes look at the best band of all time (yes, I said it). I don't think you have to be a Beatles fan, or even a music fan for that matter, to really appreciate what's going on here.