A Quiet Place’s synopsis seems very simple at first: a family must learn to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Survive what you may ask? Monsters that have ultra-sensitive hearing. In other words: don’t make a sound. I will admit- my expectations for this movie were low, just because I didn’t truly see how the concept was … Continue reading A Quiet Place: A New Take on Chills and Thrills

Molly’s Game is a film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin (writer of The Social Network, The West Wing) based on the book by Molly Bloom. Upon the opening of the film, the audience is introduced to Molly Bloom, an Olympic skier who sees her dreams dashed by an injury- leaving her looking for other … Continue reading Molly’s Game: Jessica Chastain delivers her A-game

  I knew this movie would be a big box office draw for 2 reasons: It’s an addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It promotes diversity. (Finally!) What I didn’t expect was the movie grossing over $1.3 billion revenue worldwide. That is an unthinkable amount of money. Kudos to you, Black Panther!So how did the movie … Continue reading Marvel Studios: Black Panther

I remember first reading about this movie being in production- I think in a magazine or Facebook post? Back then it was called “The Pentagon Papers”... Despite the title change, this movie has everything! Steven Spielberg +Tom Hanks + Meryl Streep- together the trinity tell a story not too far off from recent events (sort … Continue reading The Post: A Sign of the Times

The countdown to the Oscars has ended! Tonight's the night! It is my favorite award show- I just wish that it didn't extend long into the night- almost 11:00 or Midnight- some of us have to work in the morning, Hollywood! Despite the long run time- I do think the Oscars gives the spotlight to … Continue reading Today’s the Day: Oscars 2018

Before you let the title I wrote give you a knee-jerk reaction, I think I need to give you this disclaimer: This is only my opinion. My husband loved this film and disagrees with me on this review. I think it’s just how you take the film, personally. Here is the gist of the movie: Alexander … Continue reading Downsizing: A Major Downer

“I’m tired of doing the impossible for the ungrateful.” For anyone who has ever felt like you fought the good fight but you never seem to quite make it where you want to be, this movie should speak to you. I know it spoke to me. Who hasn’t been that employee who keeps their head down, … Continue reading Roman J. Esquire: Denzel Delivers

The Oscar nominations are to be officially announced this morning. I wanted to post my predictions and see if any of my choices match up with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Here we go! *Note: I did not do every category, just what categories mean the most to me!   Best Picture- … Continue reading My Oscar Predictions

Let me just begin this review by admitting that I have not seen much of Guillermo Del Toro’s work prior to this movie. Once I began to research his movies more, I realized that I have seen one other movie he directed- Pacific Rim. To me, the Shape of Water was slightly better than Pacific … Continue reading The Shape of Water: Shaping up as an award season favorite