Elvis & Nixon
Elvis in this house is both historical and hysterical. The photo most requested from the National Archives is the one of President Nixon and Elvis Presley shaking hands in the Oval Office. How [...]
Miles Ahead
Like jazz, this film is all over the place, but Don Cheadle gives eccentric musician Miles Davis the characterization and respect he deserves. Like jazz improvisation, or “social music,” as Miles [...]
The Jungle Book
It’s a jungle out there. But we’re glad we landed in this one. Director Jon Favreau’s beautifully animated 3D production of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story is the best yet. This film is sure to [...]
Demolition
Although called a comedy drama, this is really a black comedy with a melodramatic twist. Jake Gyllenhaal takes on another tough role, but seemed to have fun at times breaking down all kinds of [...]
The Boss
Melissa McCarthy is a pretty, funny lady. She was hilarious in Bridesmaids playing opposite her husband, Ben Falcone, and even more funny with Sandra Bullock in Heat. McCarthy became an action [...]
Everybody Wants Some!!
Writer/Director Richard Linklater took us back to the 70’s in Dazed and Confused and now in this companion piece, he takes us back to Texas in the disco, punk and country 1980’s. Some call it his [...]