#CindySays… Thoughts on A Star is Born (2018)

I thought I had missed seeing this in theaters and was disappointed with myself because I was very much anticipating this release, and expected many accolades would follow.  On a whim, I happened to check show times. and I was very appreciative that my local Regal brought this back for a time before Oscar Sunday. … More #CindySays… Thoughts on A Star is Born (2018)

Review in Brief: Beasts of No Nation (2015 – Netflix)

Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring:  Idris Elba, Abraham Attah Beasts of No Nations is a stirring film. It follows Agu, a youngster living in the turmoil of what is assumingly war-torn Africa. We are shown how his world instantly changes with a revolutionary occupation. The country is not named and the warring groups are … More Review in Brief: Beasts of No Nation (2015 – Netflix)

REVIEW: Spectre… This time it’s personal… I mean, again. It’s personal, again.

Directed by:  Sam Mendes Starring:  Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes, Andrew Scott, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomi Harris, Dave Bautista Trailer:  Spectre – Official Trailer Let’s face it.  The “Daniel Craig as Bond” franchise changed things. It elevated Bond and expelled the winks and kitsch to make room for serious spy business.  … More REVIEW: Spectre… This time it’s personal… I mean, again. It’s personal, again.

REVIEW: Steve Jobs … or third time is the charm.

Directed by: Danny Boyle Written by: Aaron Sorkin (Screenplay), and Walter Isaacson (Book) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels, Seth Rogen, Michael Stuhlbarg Steve Jobs, the person, is an icon. If you want to know who Steve Jobs is, you should look a lot further than this film. This one is intended to be … More REVIEW: Steve Jobs … or third time is the charm.