Review: Split (2017)
Dealing with a person with a strong personality can be challenging. Imagine, then, having to deal with someone with 23 different personalities! This is the premise of Split, the latest film by the well-known director […]
Movies
Review: Hidden Figures (2016)
Ever since the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science decided to change the rules for the Best Picture category to allow up to 10 movies nominated, there have always been instances where I can’t […]
Review: Fences (2016)
“Hey pop, can I ask you a question? How come you ain’t never liked me?” This is the beginning of the trailer for Fences and immediately catches the attention of the viewer. The answer the […]
Review: La La Land (2016)
There was a time when “musical” was the most popular genre in American cinema. Through musicals, a wide range of topics was discussed: from World War II (The Sound of Music, Cabaret) to adapted versions […]
Review: Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Sometimes we go to the movies knowing exactly the type of film we are going to watch, i.e., drama, comedy, action, etc., based mainly on the trailer and on the synopsis. There are other times, […]
Review: Arrival (2016)
If you’re like me and don’t like science fiction movies involving aliens, do not worry: Arrival is completely different any other film of this genre. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, it tells the story of Dr. […]
Review: Moana (2016)
If there was any doubt that Disney would adapt to the recent feminist wave and would update its vision of heroines, Moana puts an end to the debate. During the 103-minute movie, there is no […]
Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (2016)
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, said in an interview that Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them is an independent story that stands on its own, without the need of previous […]
Review: The Accountant (2016)
Robert McKee, in his book Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting, makes a point that every scene in a screenplay must have a purpose, otherwise it should be cut. Ever since I […]
Review: The Girl on the Train (2016)
Rachel has an overactive imagination: she gazes through the train window and observes other people’s lives. Not only does she see them, but she also creates stories in her mind about them and imagines how […]