In the hands of many other writers, the titular, self-proclaimed Lady Bird – real name Christine McPherson played by renowned Irish actress Saoirse Ronan – would come across as whiny, entitled, and unlikable to the point where the entire film comes crumbling down. Fortunately, Greta Gerwig is unlike most writers, as her directorial debut is […]
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Capsule Review – The Divine Order (2017)
In The Divine Order, Switzerland’s early 1970s struggle for women rights is represented by two families at the center of the movement, mainly Nora (Marie Leuenberger) who seeks a more meaningful purpose in life, fancying the prospect of working as a secretary upon seeing an opening in a newspaper advertisement. According to her husband Hans Maximilian Simonischek), she […]
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Capsule Review – Last Flag Flying (2017)
“Those that have been following the acting career of Steve Carell are most likely aware that he has made attempts to shed his comedic image by taking on dramatic roles, particularly ones that also benefit from his natural timing for humor. However, in Last Flag Flying (the latest film from extremely talented writer and director Richard Linklater) […]
Movie Review – Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
Goodbye Christopher Robin, 2017. Directed by Simon Curtis. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald, Will Tilston, Stephen Campbell Moore, Richard McCabe, Vicki Pepperdine, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Alex Lawther. SYNOPSIS: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R. Milne. Realistically, the most gracious […]
Movie Review – Jungle (2017)
Jungle, 2017. Directed by Greg McLean. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Alex Russel, Joel Jackson, Lily Sullivan, and Yasmin Kassim. SYNOPSIS: A group of friends join a guide for a trek into the Bolivian jungle, searching for an Indian village. The men soon realize that the jungle is a difficult place to be. Seeing as […]
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Capsule Review – The Square (2017)
Practice what you preach, no matter the circumstances. It’s the main take away from Ruben Ostlund’s (Force Majeure) Palme d’Or winner The Square, but also the easiest for a mainstream audience to grasp. Laced with satirical comedy regarding political correctness, morality, viral social media infamy, absurd jokes so erratic only the director himself could explain their purpose (how about […]
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Capsule Review – Princess Cyd (2017)
Directed by Chicago based filmmaker Stephen Cone (Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party), Princess Cyd is at once genuine and inauthentic. As previously seen in his evergrowing portfolio of indie character studies, Cone presents humans with a deep aura of grace. Truthfully, there is no better word to use; working from the mismatched familial duo concept, it should be […]
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Review – Marshall (2017)
Marshall, 2017. Directed by Reginald Hudlin. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Sterling K. Brown, Kate Hudson, Dan Stevens, Keesha Sharp, John Magaro, Roger Guenveur Smith, Jussie Smollett, Derrick Baskin, Barrett Doss, Ahna O’Reilly, Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, Andra Day, Marina Squerciati, and James Cromwell. SYNOPSIS: A young Thurgood Marshall battles through one of his career-defining cases. Chadwick […]
Movie Review – Loving Vincent (2017)
Loving Vincent, 2017. Directed by Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman. Featuring the Voice Talents of Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn, Saoirse Ronan, Chris O’Dowd, Helen McRory, Holly Earl, Aidan Turner, Josh Burdett, Eleanor Tomlinson, John Sessions, James Greene, Martin Herdman, Bill Thomas, and Robert Gulaczyk. SYNOPSIS: A feature film about the life and mysterious death of Vincent […]
Movie Review – Happy Death Day (2017)
Happy Death Day, 2017. Directed by Christopher Landon. Starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Rachel Matthews, Charles Aitken, Jason Bayle, Phil Vu, and Rob Mello. SYNOPSIS: A college student relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end until she discovers her killer’s identity. Sitting through Happy Death Day is […]
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