Month: May 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story: All by myself
by Matt Ward
“Solo” is a film on an island. As much as the tag line “A Star Wars Story” entices audiences to imagine what hijinks a young Harrison Ford might have gotten into, what appears on screen is yet another completely average origin story reminiscent of a Marvel movie. Sure, there are plenty of familiar faces and the Millennial Falcon soars through space, but a bonafide, … Read More Solo: A Star Wars Story: All by myself
Deadpool 2: Rated R for retread
by Matt Ward
If you’re one of a growing number of frequent moviegoers tiring of the superhero genre, “Deadpool 2” is the epitome of everything you’ve come to hate. Everything feels bloated and rehashed; the villains are under-written, poorly acted and inconsequential to the story as a whole. It’s the same movie all over again. But if you’re among an equally large number of fervent fans desperate … Read More Deadpool 2: Rated R for retread
Kodachrome: Film in the digital age
by Matt Ward
Scroll too quickly through Netflix and you’ll surely miss “Kodachrome,” a feature that at first glance sounds like a benign documentary miniseries about dated photography techniques. But take the time to actually sit down and watch director Mark Raso’s sophomore feature film and you may be struck by how poignant and bittersweet it truly is. The story is far from unique. An estranged father … Read More Kodachrome: Film in the digital age
Borg vs. McEnroe: Two sides of the coin
by Matt Ward
Football has “Rudy” and “Remember the Titans.” Baseball has “Pride of the Yankees” and “Field of Dreams.” Even hockey has “Slapshot.” Now the sport of tennis has its first truly great film with “Borg vs. McEnroe.” Following the events that led up to and through their infamous match at Wimbledon in 1980, “Borg vs. McEnroe” is a cerebral, dynamic drama that closely examines the … Read More Borg vs. McEnroe: Two sides of the coin
Cinematic Considerations 