Movies How Family Connections Provided Deeper Meaning for Midway Stars By Todd Jorgenson | 5 days ago British actor Ed Skrein drew inspiration from his heroic grandparents while playing an American dive bomber pilot in the World War II epic.
Movies Despite Formulaic Flaws, Harriet Is an Inspirational Crowd-Pleasing Biopic By Todd Jorgenson | 2 weeks ago Harriet Tubman's courage and tenacity powerfully resonates across cultural, chronological, and geographical boundaries.
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Movies How Robert Eggers Created the Immersive Visuals That Darken The Lighthouse By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago The filmmaker was aided by some vintage production equipment, the oppressive climate of Nova Scotia, and a flock of pesky seagulls.
Movies Why the Twisty Korean Thriller Parasite Has Emerged as an Oscar Front-Runner By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago The subversive psychological drama finds director Bong Joon-ho staying true to his genre roots while expanding his thematic ambitions.
Movies Despite the Special Effects Spectacle, the Maleficent Sequel Never Takes Flight By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago This sequel to the 2014 fantasy adventure reawakens Angelina Jolie's erstwhile Sleeping Beauty villainess in a visually dazzling but narratively lackluster tale.
Movies How America’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts Became a Satirical Target in The Day Shall Come By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago The absurd 2006 case of Miami's Liberty City Seven was among the "100 true stories" that inspired the latest project from British filmmaker Chris Morris.
Movies As Will Smith Multiplies, Gemini Man Doesn’t Add Up By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago This globetrotting action saga from director Ang Lee fails to capitalize on some impressive visual effects and Smith's committed dual performance.
Movies How a Cowboys Fan Made His Dream Documentary About Tony Romo By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago El Paso native Chris Hanna found parallels between his upstart filmmaking career and the underdog tale of the longtime Cowboys quarterback.
Movies Zellweger Is a Show-Stopper in the Otherwise Mediocre Biopic Judy By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago Her wonderfully committed portrayal elevates this uneven look at the final year in the legendary diva's life.
Movies Two College Buddies Poke Fun at Alabama Stereotypes in The Death of Dick Long By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago Daniel Scheinert and Billy Chew know firsthand the state has plenty of, um, eccentric characters. So why not have fun with that?
Movies Why You Should Tag Along on Brad Pitt’s Mission to Mars in Ad Astra By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago The latest lonely astronaut movie features a stellar performance by Pitt as an intergalactic explorer trying to reconnect with his father.
