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Out of all the subjects to make an Oscar-bait biopic, nobody would ever put pivotal Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie anywhere near the top of their list. And yet, that’d never stop Hollywood, or London’s equivalent to the Hollywood movie-making machine from making one. The results, much like the Madame’s experiments, beyond messy. In the 40s there was Greer Garson …

We all have an ideal location to congregate after a long day, forget our misery, celebrate our triumphs. For many, that could be a nearby watering hole where the owner’s fun, the regulars are lively, and the music’s always loud. At least until the place falls victim to the clown hammer of progress. And for one Las Vegas lounge, in …

As audience habits settle into an interim where traditional cinematic experiences are likely on hold thru year’s end, nobody should be too picky. Never mind the production value, a lot may say. If it is there, preferably at a spot that’s virtually supporting a physical theater, then it should be worth one’s time and expense. In the case of a …

From the first minute or so, with all your senses awash in soaking of colorless visuals and hard banging, Beats is an instant snapshot from a time in world history where rebellion carried a finite musical backbone, and character integrity meant evolving at a reluctant pace. That much can be said for Johnno (Cristian Ortega), the flittery, furious kid in …

Dave Bautista has made quite the dramatic evolution in his thus far all-too-short stint as a charismatic character actor. To go from notable WWE superstar to one of the key faces of a larger comic book universe, that alone’s a worthy challenge befitting a mighty mammoth performer. To pull a Schwarzenegger while settling into a steady diet of leading action …

As this pandemic brings us closer together, whether it’s closer to a newfound peace, or closer to the brink of insanity, it’s clear our viewing habits have changed in a way that will take a long time to reverse. And with traditional cinematic experiences on hold until further notice, in-home streaming remains the lynchpin solution. And in that desperation of …

The unique, vibrant, adventurous world of Pixar’s films is growing a little bigger, and my inner 2nd grader is smiling from ear to ear. With each film, original or otherwise, to venture into a fantastic, well-designed world beyond our own where no detail is ignored, that’s always been one of the finest hallmarks any of their films will accomplish easily. …

The powerhouse production engine at Universal have always been synonymous with many cinematic icons over a century of entertaining the masses. Before the yellow Minions, realistic CG dinosaurs and unrealistic CG felines they had backed, there were monsters. Impressive creature features forever destined to break the mold of what’s become your typical sci-fi, horror, or mystery feature. After a pair …

The realm of Jane Austen’s Victorian England, is nothing less of an acquired taste. But take one single bite, and you’re likely to be hooked on that excessively sweet decadence. Perhaps to the point of overdose. Her iconic novel Emma serves to deliver that sugar high, in only its third direct theatrical feature adaptation, helmed by Autumn deWilde (Six By …

If there could be only one thing 2019’s films will be most infamous for, it’s the needless concept to bring a hyper realistic portrayal of non-human characters to make them appear more human than they truly are. Jon Favreau’s Lion King and Tom Hooper’s Cats have proven there’s little to no regulation in place. So, the next logical step would …