'The Sense of an Ending' effectually explores the imperfections of memories
“The Sense of an Ending” – “The difference between false memories and true ones is the same as for jewels: it is always the false ones...
'The Ottoman Lieutenant' is stuck in No man's land
"The Ottoman Lieutenant” – When someone brings up WWI in conversation with me - and quite frankly, it is usually pertaining to a movie...
‘Kong: Skull Island’ does and does not monkey around
“Kong: Skull Island” – “This place is hell.” An apprehensive visitor to a previously uncharted isle in the Pacific Ocean, Skull Island,...
MacLaine works her magic, but ‘The Last Word’ drags on too long
“The Last Word” – “My life isn’t over yet.” At 81, Harriet (Shirley MacLaine), has plenty of life to live, and she explains this fact to...
A vulnerable ‘Logan’ delivers an indestructible Wolverine movie
“Logan” – “Not okay!” Logan (Hugh Jackman) directs these words to an uber-aggressive mutant named Laura (Dafne Keen), who is roughly 11...
‘Table 19’ sets as a predictable, likeable event
“Table 19” – Weddings receptions are fun! During a well-planned afternoon or evening, a great wedding reception can shower its guests...
'The Great Wall' entertains but is thick as a brick
“The Great Wall” – A lifelong thief (Matt Damon) and his equally shifty friend (Pedro Pascal) run through China’s mountainous desert and...
‘A United Kingdom’ is an extraordinary story that needs more time
“A United Kingdom” – Effective love stories stir emotion. Effective historical dramas help enlighten. In a recent interview, David...
The high school comedy ‘Fist Fight’ mostly feels like study hall
“Fist Fight” - During my high school days, two events would whip the students into a frenzy. Guaranteed. A basketball game in our...
Style over substance, 'John Wick: Chapter 2' certainly looks slick
“John Wick: Chapter 2” – “I’m not that guy anymore.” – John Wick “You could have fooled me.” – Everyone In the opening sequence of “John...
