5 ideas about a movie: First Man

Hello! And welcome to a review of a potential Oscar contender! This is First Man. IMDb summary: A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. First Man was written by Josh Singer (writer ofContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: First Man”

Movie review: Bohemian Rhapsody

Hello! And welcome to a review of a film that somehow ended up being my most looked forward to movie of the year. This is the perfect blend of music and movies also knows as Bohemian Rhapsody! IMDb summary: A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen’s legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985)Continue reading “Movie review: Bohemian Rhapsody”

Movie review: 12 Strong

Hello! Welcome to a review of another January release. This time around, it’s 12 Strong! IMDb summary: 12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down for the Taliban. Writing 12 StrongContinue reading “Movie review: 12 Strong”

Movie review: All the Money in the World

Hello! Famous for its subject matter (the real-life events it depicts) and the behind-the-scenes story (Spacey out, Plummer in just months before the release date), can this movie stand on its own? This is All The Money In The World. IMDb summary: The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperateContinue reading “Movie review: All the Money in the World”

Movie review: Stronger

Hello! Welcome to a review of the second Boston Marathon bombing biopic. It’s Stronger. IMDb summary: Stronger is the inspiring real-life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Just last year (or at theContinue reading “Movie review: Stronger”

5 ideas about a movie: Only The Brave

Hello! A touching cinematic ode to the fallen firefighters – Only The Brave – has reached theatres, so, let’s review it. IMDb summary: Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. I haven’t seen a lot of movies focusingContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Only The Brave”

Movie review: Breathe

Hello! Yesterday, I had a chance to attend a preview screening of Breathe as part of the BFI London Film Festival. Thus, my review of the film is coming out early. Hope you enjoy it! IMDb summary: The inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, an adventurous couple who refuse to give up inContinue reading “Movie review: Breathe”

5 ideas about a movie: Goodbye Christopher Robin

Hello! One of the early potential awards contenders has premiered, thus, let’s evaluate its chances. This is the review of Goodbye Christopher Robin. IMDb summary: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R. Milne. Goodbye Christopher Robin was written by a novelist andContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Goodbye Christopher Robin”

Movie review: The Glass Castle

Hello! The Captain Fantastic-esque movie for this awards’ season – The Glass Castle – has reached theatres, so let’s see if it is as good as its predecessor. IMDb summary: A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads with a mother who’s an eccentric artist and an alcoholic father who wouldContinue reading “Movie review: The Glass Castle”