Nyad, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, is a commendable attempt at capturing the awe-inspiring journey of Diana Nyad, the renowned long-distance swimmer who, at the age of 60, achieved the unimaginable: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida. While the film offers a gripping portrayal … [Read More]
JERRY & MARGE GO LARGE (2022): Gaming the Game Film Review by John Smistad JERRY & MARGE GO LARGE is Based on the true story, long-married couple Jerry and Marge Selbee win the lottery (a lot) and then use the money to revive their struggling small town starring Bryan Cranston and … [Read More]
There’s a scene near the end of “Death on the Nile” that shows Sir Kenneth Branagh walking onboard the luxury yacht/riverboat that is the setting for most of “Death on the Nile.” He is moving very slowly and deliberately. I couldn’t help but think of how that slow walk down … [Read More]
20th Century Women has been garnering all sorts of positive buzz. The film is about womanhood, love and how societal changes impact what it means to be a woman. The film stars Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig and Elle Fanning and Lionsgate will release it on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD … [Read More]