Steve Carell
I realized many years ago that Illumination’s animated films are all about gags over stories.…
This is a series that really elevates in its dialogue and writing, but is sold by amazing performances from Domhnall Gleeson and Steve Carell.
Irresistible seems too afraid of being part of the noise to pull those kinds of punches, and that costs the film some urgency.
While it attempts to be timely and relevant, throwing jabs at a questionable leader, it leans on cheap humor and shallow narrative constructions.
In Irresistible, a Democrat strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.
The story of Dick Cheney, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.
Beautiful Boy is a simple story of a dying boy and his father’s desperation, and a complex addressing of the difficulties in achieving sobriety.
In Welcome to Marwen, a victim of a brutal attack finds a unique and beautiful therapeutic outlet to help him through his recovery process.
It’s a tough time in Hollywood for the male elite at the minute, as their history of heinous behaviour towards women gradually becomes common knowledge.
Actors often become typecast in certain roles, but here are some performances where they took a chance to do something remarkable instead.
Emma Stone shines as tennis player Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes, which reminds us of how little progress we’ve made since the 70s.
Last Flag Flying is an experience that likely won’t stay with you for long, but it is pleasant enough viewing to recommend a watch.
Basically, Despicable Me 3 is a lackluster reworking of what worked in the previous films, with more jokes and less heart.
Let’s be honest, how well do you really know your own finances? Do you keep a budget, evaluate it regularly, and monitor your bank accounts, debt, and investments? Remember, I asked for honesty.
The discussion on the best knockout films of all-time continues. If you missed my review on Million Dollar Baby in December, it served as the start of this discussion. This includes films based on boxing, wrestling, martial arts, MMA, etc.