Commentary on the Oscars

Most of you movie fans are aware that the Oscars have been taking a hard hit on the issue of diversity. While there is truth to those allegations, there are other matters that… Continue reading

The Revenant

You know how Hugh Glass lived, but do you know how he died? Read Bernard DeVoto’s “Across the Wide Missouri” and find out.

Carol

Life confuses everyone in this film. But they are so pedestrian that it’s impossible to care about the outcome.

Concussion

If the NFL was honest, it would have to hide its head in shame.

Joy

This movie is a likable mess. See it quickly, as I suspect it will soon be forgotten.

The Big Short

This film is a reminder of the amoral nature of our free enterprise system.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

If you previously adored C-3PO and R2-D2, wait until you have the chance to embrace BB-8.

The Danish Girl

Wouldn’t life be colossally better if we all adopted the mantra, “Live and let live”?

Commentary on the Movies

While I will be submitting some additional reviews through December 30th, you will have to excuse me as I take a leave of absence.

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