Adam McKay started out in the field of comedy, beginning as a writer for Saturday Night Live, then making a series of successful slapstick comedy feature films, including the two “Anchorman” films and “Step Brothers.” Then, as oftentimes happens with comedy directors, McKay ventured into the genre of drama and made more topical films with [...]
Matthew Vaughn's "Kingsman: The Secret Service" (2014) was the perfect mix of action, silliness, and comedy. It gleefully played with 007 tropes while still serving up some remarkable fight scenes. Vaughn's 2017 follow-up, "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" took everything that made the first one great and amplified it. As a perfect example of "too much [...]
The mere mention of “football” comes with aggressive, greedy, excited eyes; reminders of Sunday-morning tailgates, Saturday afternoon college games, and the illustrious legions of fans rallying behind their favored teams in annual, season-ending championship games. None of this would be possible without the passion, vigor, and interpersonal strength that comes with being a player. At [...]
What is The Matrix Resurrections? According to David Mitchell, one of the screenwriters, it is "It’s a very beautiful and weird creation." This simple quote is surprisingly accurate. But whether or not the weird beauty of this sequel to Matrix Trilogy actually works is a bit more complex. Director Lana Wachowski and her co-writers are [...]
Illumination has made its business telling beautifully animated stories; vocals are as animated as the images on the screen. Story-wise, they peaked with the nefariousness of Gru and his minions in the first "Despicable Me." Villains haven't become as fun-loving since Gru. However, Illumination reached deep into their soul (no pun intended, Pixar), and in [...]
The Phoenix Critics Circle proudly announces its winners for 2021. “The Power of the Dog” led the pack with five wins including Best Picture. The complete list of winners and nominations is listed below: Best Picture Winner - THE POWER OF THE DOG Other Nominees: DRIVE MY CAR LICORICE [...]
Enter to win tickets to the advance screening of THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS Regal Red Rock IMAX Tuesday, December 21st 7pm start time Sweepstakes Link for passes: http://wbtickets.com/CFLVMatrix From visionary filmmaker, Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves [...]
Enter to win tickets to the advance screening of THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS Harkins Arizona Mills IMAX Tuesday, December 21st 7pm start time Sweepstakes Link for passes: http://wbtickets.com/CFPHXMatrix From visionary filmmaker, Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves [...]
You're invited to the advance screening of THE TENDER BAR 12/20 NASHVILLE digital screening 7 PM Redeeming passes at this link: http://amazonscreenings.com/CINEMAFILESNASH Use this code: CINEMAFILESNASH A neighborhood pub in Manhasset, Long Island, becomes a second home for a fatherless boy in The Tender Bar, a poignant and inspiring coming-of-age story directed by George Clooney. J.R. [...]
Swan Song “Swan Song” boldly takes an age-old, mortal question, sets it in the near future, and asks what we would do if we were faced with the same set of circumstances. Mahershala Ali’s riveting performance supports director Benjamin Cleary’s story, finding a different vantage point from which to tell an oft-told tale. Cameron Turner [...]
