Huppert keeps us wondering about ‘Things to Come’
“Things to Come” – “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon “An object in motion stays in motion with...
'Passengers' leaves you wishing for a better trip
“Passengers” – Don’t you hate waking up too early and not falling back asleep? Well, I am one of those “annoying” people that can fall...
Pack some tissues for “Lion”, a true and emotional journey
“Lion” - In 2016, I imagine that a vast majority of kindergartners probably do not have mountains of responsibility or stress. I am not...
'Elle' is a strange, ineffectual Parisian thriller
“Elle” – Michele Leblanc (Isabelle Huppert) is a tough and talented business woman. She founded a video game company with her best...
'Moonlight' wins the Phoenix Critics Circle's Best Picture award
On Dec. 16, The Phoenix Critics Circle, along with their friends and spouses, enjoyed a festive evening and announced its winners for the...
'La La Land' is a dazzling, dreamy Tinseltown story
“La La Land” – The title of writer/director Damien Chazelle’s ("Whiplash"(2014)) latest picture refers to Los Angeles, CA, and the land...
'Rogue One': A Star Wars Miss
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” – One of the benefits of growing up during the late 70s and early 80s was attending the original Star Wars...
‘The Eyes of My Mother’ effectively drives you to look away
“The Eyes of My Mother” – “Loneliness can do strange things to the mind.” Mother (Diana Agostini) tells a story about St. Francis to her...
Phoenix Critics Circle announces its 'Best of 2016 Nominations'
They say that December is "the most wonderful time of the year", and for film critics and fans, it especially is. As the days grow...
'Office Christmas Party' makes us work too hard to find laughs
“Office Christmas Party” – “Home Alone” (1990) is a classic Christmas movie! This family film takes place in Chicago, and Kevin...
