1917

Sam Mendez’s “1917” is an excellent manifestation of the raw power contained within a simple story. In an extremely controlled and limited view, this film somehow manages to capture the immense scope and fury of the drama of World War I without losing any of the remarkably personal intensity that comes from the story itself. […]

Ford v. Ferrari

In the aftermath of one of the climactic races in this film, Ken Miles surveys his tremendous achievement and, in an understated reflection, simply says “it could be better.” Much the same could be said for the film itself. Ironically, for a film that centers around the theme of triumph and tragedy in the relentless […]

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker AKA Goat Riders in the Sky

I am of two minds about this movie. On the one hand, when J.J. Abrams was unceremoniously handed back the reins to the new Star Wars franchise, he was left with the tall task of resolving plot threads he had established in Episode VII, which had in turn been deliberately subverted by Rian Johnson in […]