The Running Man Movie Review
First, it must be said that this take is crackling with the kind of irreverent energy that is director/writer Edgar Wright's stock in trade, and this is more a reimagining than a reboot. Lead actor Glen Powell is given the chance to outdo Arnie in almost every way. He delivers a physical performance that veers closely to complete anarchy, and he does so with a sly nod at its core.
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The world that Wright and cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung have created, one ...
Last Night in Soho Movie Review
The story while set in the present uses a clever plot device to go back in time to London (specifically Soho) in the swinging sixties. The dress code of the period is also brought to full colour as are the rocking hairstyles. The overall effect is quite intoxicating and it highlights how bland and limiting the current sense of fashion can be.
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Eloise "Ellie" Turner (Thomasin McKenzie) is a countryside girl who follows her muse for fashion by moving to the West End ...
The Sparks Brothers Movie Review
Along the way, they have helped to invent numerous musical styles that other bands have used to find great financial success while the Mael brothers, Ron and Russell have experienced no real sustained financial or popularity benefit. Their change styles at will approach have made them outsiders but influential to other members of the musical community with both the press and their peers taking a closer look.
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With their sustained creative efforts over the years (25 ...
Retro Movie Review – Baby Driver
Wright pulls remarkable performances from his entire cast. Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent) shows a real star turn as the enigmatic title character and both Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx really sell the menace as they both play great criminal psychos. Headmaster Kevin Spacey keeps them all together with a solid mix of benevolence and belligerence.
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Special mention should also be made about the car chase scenes. Without any noticeable computer generated ...
