The Peanut Butter Falcon

September 17, 2019September 18, 2019 / Tom / 7 Comments

Release: Friday, August 23, 2019 →Theater Written by: Tyler Nilson; Michael Schwartz Directed by: Tyler Nilson; Michael Schwartz Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz make their narrative feature début with what could be the year's most Googled movie title, The Peanut Butter Falcon. Previously known for their short films and documentaries, the duo are now behind this year's biggest … Continue reading The Peanut Butter Falcon

The Upside

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 / Tom / 8 Comments

Whoops, wrong poster. That's my fault. Here we go: Release: Friday, January 11, 2019 →Theater Written by: Jon Hartmere Directed by: Neil Burger I am an unapologetic fan of Kevin Hart. He's the reason I stood in the line that never was for The Upside, an update of a hugely successful French film from 2011 that goes by several … Continue reading The Upside

Queen of Katwe

October 5, 2016May 25, 2017 / Tom / 15 Comments

Release: Friday, September 23, 2016 (limited) [Theater] Written by: William Wheeler Directed by: Mira Nair Despite the illusion of diversity and the notion that films are now being tailor-made for niched audiences, director Mira Nair's latest feels like a rarity, one that's not only good for the soul, but good for Disney. Here is a work of substance … Continue reading Queen of Katwe

The Lady in the Van

March 6, 2016April 20, 2017 / Tom / 22 Comments

Release: Friday, December 4, 2015 (limited) [Theater] Written by: Alan Bennett Directed by: Nicholas Hytner The Lady in the Van is really good if you like watching movies about the elderly, the homeless and the incontinent. (Spoiler alert: I don't mind them.) Maggie Smith, who is the lady in the van, is a real piece of work in … Continue reading The Lady in the Van

Eddie the Eagle

March 3, 2016April 20, 2017 / Tom / 10 Comments

Release: Friday, February 26, 2016 [Theater] Written by: Sean Macauley; Simon Kelton Directed by: Dexter Fletcher Eddie the Eagle is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve, and good for it. It's the kind of movie you really want to stand up and cheer for -- and hey, maybe you even have. Did you throw some of … Continue reading Eddie the Eagle

A Very Murray Christmas

December 6, 2015April 13, 2017 / Tom / 4 Comments

Release: Friday, December 4, 2015 (Netflix) [Netflix] Written by: Sophia Coppola; Mitch Glazer; Bill Murray Directed by: Sophia Coppola A Very Murray Christmas is kind of an odd package. It's a fairly self-indulgent vanity project but only in the best way possible. I mean, how do you say 'no' to Bill Murray? It's a movie but not a … Continue reading A Very Murray Christmas

The Road Within

October 28, 2015April 12, 2017 / Tom / 4 Comments

Release: Friday, April 17, 2015 (limited) [Netflix] Written by: Gren Wells Directed by: Gren Wells The Road Within is far from a realistic take on how mental illness affects one's ability to socially interact but I'd be lying if I said it isn't incredibly uplifting and heartwarming. Gren Wells has created a wonderful pick-me-up and that's all you … Continue reading The Road Within

TBT: Starsky & Hutch (2004)

November 28, 2013January 28, 2017 / Tom / 8 Comments

Okay, so while I was unable to cook up a post today that would feature a certain bird that we, as Americans, are entitled to gorge ourselves on all day today, I hope that the little symbol thing on the ticket above will suffice for "theming" out this week's throwback. . . (And while we … Continue reading TBT: Starsky & Hutch (2004)

TBT: Anger Management (2003)

November 21, 2013January 27, 2017 / Tom / 20 Comments

Even though today's entry is indeed an Adam Sandler picture, this one retains a little bit of value. At least with me it does. Until I am being overthrown by another writer on this blog, Sandler has a decent chance of me actually sticking up for his antics. . . just this one time. Whatever … Continue reading TBT: Anger Management (2003)

TBT: I Love You, Man (2009)

November 14, 2013January 27, 2017 / Tom / 12 Comments

This may be pushing the limits that I sort-of (but not really at all) established about how recent a movie can be to qualify for this throwback feature, but darn it if today's entry doesn't qualify for one of the more memorable buddy-comedies. . . ever. It's a slight film, but it's also infectiously feel-good, … Continue reading TBT: I Love You, Man (2009)

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