The Heartbreaking ‘Our Friend’ is Insightful and Moving: A True Story of Love and Friendship in the Face of Grief
Photo: ‘Our Friend’/Gravitas Ventures Introduction “His wife was just thirty-four. They had two little girls. The cancer was everywhere, and the parts of dying that nobody talks about were about to start. His best friend came to help out for a couple of...
Netflix: Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘The Master’ Is a Hidden Gem That Will Have Your Head Spinning
Photo: ‘The Master’/The Weinstein Company Some movies have a clear objective and purpose. You know the classic themes: defeat the bad guy, solve the case, get the girl, and so on. On the other hand, other films like to throw away simple themes and explore...
‘City on a Hill’: No Rest for the Wicked in Boston Crime Drama
Photo: ‘City on a Hill’/Showtime Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge, and Jonathan Tucker star in Showtime’s gritty crime drama ‘City on a Hill’. Set in Boston in 1992, the city’s crime and corruption have reached a boiling point. Even among the cops and robbers, it’s difficult...
