“Dickinson” is Way Ahead of its Time Period

“I have one purpose…and that is to become a great writer.” You will, Emily Dickinson, you will. Now, I am not one for a period piece. I actually tend to avoid them at all costs (and yes, that includes Brigderton). However, I have always been inspired by Hailee Steinfeld, envying her for being an Oscar […]

What To Watch: September Edition

Ah, finally! Movies I have waited for all year are finally being released, whether it’s in theaters or moved to streaming platforms. At this point, I don’t even care WHERE I watch good cinema, just as long as I can. These past few months, I have found it hard to stay inspired to write reviews […]

Now on Netflix: Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood

Hollywood is Ryan Murphy’s (American Horror Story, The Politician) reimagining of tinseltown, post World War II, where people come to chase their dreams. In a Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood type of way, Murphy takes real people from Hollywood’s golden years and puts a Tarantino-esque spins on their lives. It is spectacular in every […]

Now on Netflix: Django Unchained

Ah, nothing like a Quentin Tarantino film being released on Netflix to help cure boredom, even just for a few hours, while the world is in lock-down. I’ll let you in on a little secret – Django Unchained was at the top of my list of “Movies You Shouldn’t Admit That You Haven’t Seen Yet.” […]

What to Watch While Social Distancing: A Movie-Lover’s Guide

If you would have told me that I would be spending my 25th birthday during a global pandemic that would separate friends, families and coworkers physically, while also bringing the whole world together in the most unimaginable way… I would have needed a few mixtures to comprehend what you were even saying. While this isn’t […]

What I’ve Been Watching: I Am Not Okay with This, Big Time Adolescence, Dave

Social distancing is upon us which means our time to binge shows and movies is NOW. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.* *Warning – These recommendations are for adult audiences. I Am Not Okay with This (Netflix) I Am Not Okay with This is like if Stranger Things and a John Hughes movie had a […]

Birds of Prey Flies High on Girl Power

Fresh off a break up with the Joker, Harley Quinn does what every girl does when they have a broken heart – Cuts her hair and adopts a pet hyena. As Harley begins to navigate Gotham without her partner in crime (literally), she soon realizes that a lot of people want her dead… and I […]

A Movie Lover’s 2020 Academy Award Predictions

The best night of the whole year is finally here – The 92nd Annual Academy Awards! The glamour, the films, the stars… What’s not to love? This years show is sure to have some surprises, whether it is a dark horse film that swoops in to win or the wrong winner is announced, it is […]

1917 is One of the Best War Films of All Time

The Academy should just scoop up all the awards and one-by-one start throwing them at 1917. After receiving three nominations at the Golden Globes, winning two for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director, 1917 has now been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Have you […]

“The Sandman” Delivers the Performance of his Career in Uncut Gems

Billy Madison, who? There is no question about Adam Sandler’s talent as an actor and comedian but Uncut Gems brought him to a whole new level. Howard Ratner (Sandler) is a charismatic jewelry shop owner with a beyond serious gambling problem that takes ahold of his life and rips it to pieces. In an anxiety-induced […]