Month: April 2018
Avengers Infinity War: No spoilers necessary
by Matt Ward
Ten years and 18 films have lead to this moment. Nearly a decade to the day after the release of a Robert Downey Jr. led superhero movie, 2008’s “Iron Man,” Marvel Studios breaks the bank once again with the release of “Avengers: Infinity War,” a grandiose, visually indulgent action spectacle that will earn more money with its release than some smaller studios will in … Read More Avengers Infinity War: No spoilers necessary
Isle of Dogs: I love dogs
by Matt Ward
Wes Anderson stumbled across the idea for his new Japanese-inspired animated film while working on a movie in London. While driving across town, the Texan writer/director went past the turn for the Isle of Dogs, a vintage location where a 16th century king housed his hunting animals. In true Anderson fashion, he transformed this Victorian concept into a modern Asian allegory that has the … Read More Isle of Dogs: I love dogs
Chappaquiddick: Political uncertainty
by Matt Ward
Two life changing events happened on a seemingly innocuous weekend in July 1969. Everyone knows the latter, Neil Armstrong’s groundbreaking the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission soon to be depicted in Damien Chazelle’s biopic “First Man.” What happened late one night 18 hours earlier is less clear as a car crash into a pond along the Eastern seaboard killed the presidential … Read More Chappaquiddick: Political uncertainty
Paterno: Ignorance is bliss
by Matt Ward
On paper, it seems like a surefire winner to have an acting legend like Al Pacino take on the role of college football’s winningest coach. Pacino exudes gravitas for days and it doesn’t hurt at all that the Academy Award-winning actor bears a striking resemblance to the 84-year-old sports icon. But the execution leaves a little bit to be desired as Oscar-winning director Barry … Read More Paterno: Ignorance is bliss
Ready Player One: Life in virtual reality
by Matt Ward
Who’s ready for an Easter egg hunt? Director Steven Spielberg is back with his most ambitious film in close to a decade, giving the pop culture obsessed ample opportunity to ooh and aah an obvious and obscure references from movies, music and video games. Based on Ernest Cline’s novel of the same name, “Ready Player One” is a high-octane action adventure film that crams … Read More Ready Player One: Life in virtual reality
Cinematic Considerations 