Month in Review: June ’19

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 / Tom / 13 Comments

To those people still reading or starting to read me: This month, as in July, I'm being told by the folks behind the scenes that it's my eighth year of "flying with WordPress" which is a pretty amazing thing. I'm not sure whether I'll be doing anything in observance of that landmark -- in the … Continue reading Month in Review: June ’19

Hold the Dark

June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 / Tom / 8 Comments

Release: Friday, September 28, 2018 (Netflix) →Netflix Written by: Macon Blair Directed by: Jeremy Saulnier Apparently with his latest film Hold the Dark indie sensation Jeremy Saulnier has lost the audience somewhat. I can see why. In terms both physical and emotional his Alaska-set mystery may be his coldest movie yet. He plunges us into an ice bath, … Continue reading Hold the Dark

Month in Review: May ’19

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 / Tom / 13 Comments

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit's that time again! Another month of cinematic magic to look back on, or . . . since it's early in the year, perhaps lament the lack thereof. From yet more pointless biopics (Tolkien, if you take a look at the numbers, apparently only has $4 million worth of fandom, but that paltry figure surely … Continue reading Month in Review: May ’19

Month in Review: March ’19

April 2, 2019May 28, 2019 / Tom / 4 Comments

Whoops. I'm a day late on this. April Fools on anyone waiting with bated breaths to see this post pop up in their feed yesterday. March is a pretty slow month for movies (keep your eyes peeled for a belated review of Us -- yes that was a pun and no I can't believe I … Continue reading Month in Review: March ’19

30 for 30: The Last Days of Knight

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 / Tom / 9 Comments

Release: Thursday, April 12, 2018 →ESPN Directed by: Robert Abbott In the eyes of many Bob Knight is an obvious candidate for the Mt. Rushmore of collegiate hoops coaching greats. He has numbers on his side and generations of fans ensure he won't be forgotten. But whereas words like legacy are most often used to glamorize and … Continue reading 30 for 30: The Last Days of Knight

The Dawn Wall

March 25, 2019 / Tom / 6 Comments

Release: Friday, September 14, 2018 (limited) →Netflix Directed by: Josh Lowell; Peter Mortimer Generally speaking, if you want climbing films done right, you turn to the Lowell brothers. In 1997 Josh and Brett Lowell co-founded Big UP Productions, and over the last two decades have documented some of the most stunning climbing achievements across the globe, even … Continue reading The Dawn Wall

Top That! My Ten Favorite Films of 2018 (plus something extra!)

March 1, 2019 / Tom / 20 Comments

So it has been at least a year since I came up with one of these, but there has never been a better time than now, after another Oscars has come and gone. 2018 was a slower year for me in terms of movie consumption and posting, with 32 reviews total, including two 30 for … Continue reading Top That! My Ten Favorite Films of 2018 (plus something extra!)

Stan & Ollie

February 11, 2019 / Tom / 15 Comments

Release: Friday, December 28, 2018 (limited) →Theater Written by: Jeff Pope Directed by: Jon S. Baird Unlike the lengthy run the real-life subjects enjoyed in their careers, director Jon S. Baird's passion project Stan & Ollie seems over before it has even begun. This isn't me knocking the film for being slight, but because I enjoyed each precious minute like … Continue reading Stan & Ollie

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 / Tom / 5 Comments

Release: Friday, November 9, 2018 (limited) →Netflix Written by: Joel Coen; Ethan Coen Directed by: Ethan Coen; Joel Coen For a fleeting moment The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, the new Coen brothers film -- a big shiny red apple waiting to be plucked from the ever-growing Netflix tree -- was also available for more traditional consumption in theaters. But who … Continue reading The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Year in Review: 2018 on Thomas J! (Part 2 of 2)

January 6, 2019January 9, 2019 / Tom / 8 Comments

In Part 2, we finish up the year (July thru December) in movie reviews, my seventh (technically sixth full-year) since first joining WordPress back in 2011. (Click here or just scroll your happy self to the bottom of this post if you missed Part 1!) The back half of 2018 found Thomas J putting up … Continue reading Year in Review: 2018 on Thomas J! (Part 2 of 2)