The Quiet, Yet Raw Emotional Atmosphere of ‘Ammonite’ with Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan as Lovers
Photo: ‘Ammonite’/Lionsgate Above all else, ‘Ammonite’ is a quiet film. The soundtrack is nonexistent, the characters communicate through pauses in dialogue, and the cinematography emphasizes the silence. All of this is done to heighten the...
It Takes a Village, Review of Netflix’s ‘Jewel’s Catch One’ – LGBTQ Documentary
Photo: ‘Jewel’s Catch One’/Netflix Leave no soul behind. That was the spirit behind Jewel Thais-Williams village of community centers stretching Los Angeles like open arms to wounded warriors. The documentary follows Jewel’s efforts in enriching and...
‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’ is the Must-Watch Epic Adventure for Fans of ‘Avatar’ and ‘Steven Universe’
Photo: ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’/Netflix In the vein of beloved animated series like ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ and ‘Steven Universe’, Netflix’s ‘Kipo’ is the next innovative adventure saga to steal the hearts...
‘Dallas Buyers Club’: A Pretty Picture in a House on Fire
Photo: ‘Dallas Buyers Club’/Focus Features “It’s a scientific fact that gratitude reciprocates.” These are the words of Mathew McConaughey during his Oscar acceptance speech in 2014 for his performance as Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club. How...
