31 Days, 31 Movies 12/23: The Post
Steven Spielberg’s star-studded film on the publishing of the Pentagon Papers is as timely as it is well-made.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/23: The Florida Project
In his 2017 drama-comedy, The Florida Project, Sean Baker tells another genuine and unique story about the corners of society that cinema often ignores. And with some fantastic performances it is a joyous surprise of a film.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/21: All About Eve
All-time great performances by Bette Davis and Anne Baxter have made Joseph Mankiewicz’s cleaver and bitingly funny film an classic.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/20: In the Heat of the Night
Sidney Poitier’s signature performance as Virgil Tibbs in In The Heat of the Night will forever go down as one of the greatest performances in the history of film.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/18: No Country For Old Men
The Joel and Ethan Coen classic crime thriller ages like fine wine. With stellar performances from it’s main cast especially Javier Bardem it makes an argument for the best the brothers have to offer.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/17: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
At times, The Last Jedi is undeniably beautiful to look at but there is little else here to praise as the newest franchise installment stumbles in a big way.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/17: Darkest Hour
As a World War II film and a political drama, Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour, has a great deal to offer but the highlight of the film is Gary Oldman’s performance as Winston Churchill.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/15: A Quiet Passion
Terrence Davies’ A Quiet Passion is a period biopic about American poet Emily Dickinson that features a fantastic lead performance by Cynthia Nixon and award-worthy production and costume design.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/14: Call Me By Your Name
Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name is an exceptionally beautiful coming-of-age story about discovering love for the first time that is bolstered by its idyllic Italian countryside setting and an incredible score.
31 Days, 31 Movies 12/13: A United Kingdom
A United Kingdom is a historical drama that serves as a good vehicle for its two stars and is an admirable showing from the rookie director, Amaste, despite treading a very familiar path.
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