Clint Eastwood's Sully is a straightforward account of heroism on trial. At only 96 minutes it is one of Eastwood's most blunt instruments for showcasing an American hero, but that doesn't mean its anything short of being concise and completely engaging. Rather than turning it into an action-packed summer blockbuster, Eastwood opts for subtle, quiet, and... Continue Reading →
Hyde Park on Hudson gives us a glimpse of U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s (FDR) life during period of time in 1939. Those naïve about his personal history may be taken aback by what the focus of the film is on, his extramarital affairs. Many know that FDR was stricken with polio and could not... Continue Reading →
The Details begins with Tobey Maguire’s character Jeff recalling a seemingly random set of moments, trying to find the instance where everything started to go wrong. Jeff is a young married doctor who drives a Prius with an Obama sticker on the bumper. He lives in a nice neighborhood and has a nice family. All... Continue Reading →
Hyde Park on Hudson is an new biopic about a particular point in time in 1939 when the King and Queen of England came to visit US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. It also looks at the relationship between FDR and his cousin Margaret Suckley. The cast is impressive with Bill Murray as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Laura Linney as Margaret... Continue Reading →
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