The Shallows
Synopsis: Shark gets between stranded surfer and shore. Summer is a great time for a jaunt to the shore and a refreshing ocean swim…except for the sharks that will … Continue Reading The Shallows
Moonlight
Synopsis: Growing up poor and Black in Miami, a young man struggles for survival and self-acceptance. Most movies are straightforward introductions as to what the movie is about. For … Continue Reading Moonlight
La La Land
Synopsis: A jazz musician and an aspiring actress fall in love while chasing their dreams in LA. La La Land pairs charismatic actors Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as Sebastian, … Continue Reading La La Land
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
“Not one more word about your perfect GPA at Hogwarts.” Synopsis: Magical zoologist, Newt Scamander travels to NYC with a case fullĀ of fantastic beasts. Enter mishaps, mayhem and a … Continue Reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Doctor Strange
Synopsis: A surgeon seeking healing at a sort-of-monastery gets more than he bargained for when he becomes Doctor Strange. Marvel’s latest character to make it to the silver screen is … Continue Reading Doctor Strange
The Finest Hours
Braving the elements to get to his latest male modeling assignment Synopsis: True story of a 1950’s Coast Guard crew’s high seas rescue attempt. Based on its title, The Finest … Continue Reading The Finest Hours
Captain America: Civil War
Synopsis: Team Cappy vs. Team Ironman. Captain America and Ironman part over whether the Avengers should have oversight or not. Captain America: Civil War is like a Marvel circus … Continue Reading Captain America: Civil War
The Danish Girl
Synopsis: Danish guy artist in 1920’s realizing their true identity as a Danish Girl. Not surprisingly, wife conflicted about situation. English actor Eddie Redmayne stars as the titular character … Continue Reading The Danish Girl
The Witch
Synopsis: A scary folk tale set in 1600’s New England. A girl on the cusp of womanhood deals with her crazy family and — possibly — a witch. The … Continue Reading The Witch
The Revenant
Leo searching for Oscar Synopsis: In the early 1800’s, a grievously injured scout struggles to survive in the American wilderness after being left behind by his group. The Revenant, … Continue Reading The Revenant
Carol
Synopsis: May – December romance between two women in the 1950’s. Stories of forbidden love have captured our attention for centuries, from Romeo and Juliet to Anna … Continue Reading Carol
The Jungle Book
Synopsis: Mowgli the man-cub, raised by a wolf pack, flees a tiger with help from a bear and a panther. Disney animated films have been delighting — and sometimes … Continue Reading The Jungle Book
Creed
Synopsis: A young boxer strives to make it as a pro with the help of Rocky Balboa. The latest in the Rocky franchise,Ā Creed, is a winner. Rocky revs up … Continue Reading Creed
Mad Max: Fury Road
Synopsis: Max and Furiosa motor across a post-apocalyptic land with enslaved women they’ve rescued from a warlord whose murderous gang is in pursuit. In director George Miller’s dazzling action … Continue Reading Mad Max: Fury Road
Everest
Synopsis: Mountaineers are slammed by a devastating storm on Mount Everest. Brace yourself for Everest. Even on a good day, mountaineers die on the world’s tallest mountain and … Continue Reading Everest
The Walk
Synopsis: A Frenchman high wire walks between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. I have a sensible fear of heights. For example, while I would be a window … Continue Reading The Walk
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