Denzel Washington Owns ‘Gladiator II’
Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal may star in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, but make no mistake, this is Denzel Washington’s movie.
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‘BlackBerry’ Beats Other Business Biopics With Strong Performances
BlackBerry might feel smaller in scale and production than recent business biopics like AIR or Tetris, but it boasts some of the strongest performances.
Cast Wows in Powerful ‘The Woman King’
The Woman King could have easily been a simple story that felt a little too familiar. It could even fall into the cynical Hollywood fake empowerment category if the themes and characters didn’t hit just right. Instead, director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film draws you in with incredible performances and gets you fully invested in every moment by the time the credits roll.
Comer Captivates As Damon Battles Driver in ‘The Last Duel’
The Last Duel might be about Matt Damon battling Adam Driver, but Jodie Comer emerges as the real victor in this lengthy but engaging film. TW: Sexual assault.
‘Sully’ shows that less is more
When you go to see a movie about a heroic American event, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Clint Eastwood, you have a pretty good idea what you’re going to get. In other words, you’ll go into Sully expecting a quality movie, and that’s precisely what they’ll deliver.
Struggles of ‘Suffragette’ still relevant today
Suffragette is an important historical British period piece based on the struggles of the women’s movement in Britain during the mid-1800’s. Their struggle is real, but many of the characters are fictional. This doesn’t lessen the value of this film and it’s ongoing significance in the world we live in today.
Dominic Cooper dazzles in ‘The Devil’s Double’
Imagine being best friends with a rich, famous guy who throws the best parties and gets all the hot girls. Sounds like an episode of Entourage, except that this famous guy isn’t Vinny Chase,...