"Whew! Shang-Chi was pretty bad ass!" ~ Joshua Diaz Directed by: Destin Daniel CrettonWritten by: Destin Daniel Cretton, Dave Callaham, Andrew LanhamCast: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Meng'er Zhang Swift shot: Welcome to the MCU, Shang-Chi! I never really liked watching Kung Fu movies as a kid. The closest I got was anything with Chuck Norris. It wasn't a … [Read more...] about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Drama
F9: The Fast Saga
Directed by: Justin LinWritten by: Daniel Casey, Justin Lin, Alfredo BotelloCast: Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez Twenty years after the original The Fast and the Furious movie was released, Fast and Furious 9, or F9: The Fast Saga, hit theaters. I really like these movies. I find them entertaining and fun. I know they are unbelievable. With each chapter, … [Read more...] about F9: The Fast Saga
The King of Staten Island
Directed by: Judd ApatowScreenplay by: Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave SirusCast: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, Ricky Velez, Steve Buscemi Judd Apatow, a director known for both his edgy comic dramas and his eye for discovering unknown talent, has not been living up to his reputation lately. The King Of Staten Island is a prime example of … [Read more...] about The King of Staten Island
The High Note
Directed by: Nisha GanatraScreenplay by: Flora GreesonCast: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Zoë Chao, Bill Pullman, Eddie Izzard, and Ice Cube You rarely hear me fawning over a movie, but when I finally get the opportunity to review a really enjoyable film, well, it’s just great. The High Note is such a film. It hits all the right “notes." It doesn’t … [Read more...] about The High Note
Emma
Directed by: Autumn de WildeScreenplay by: Eleanor CattonBased on: Jane Austen’s beloved comedy novel EMMACast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Connor, Callum Turner, Mia Goth, Miranda Hart, Bill Nighy There’s something unique, beautiful, and visually stunning about the way that British filmmakers try to recreate a certain era of their history. I’m referring to the … [Read more...] about Emma
