There’s something about Nicholas Cage that makes him the perfect lead for a noir. His hangdog face calls back to Humphrey Bogart – as does his ability to turn that frown upside down at the right moment to show us that he’s got just enough game to pull a gorgeous dame (while still mourning the […]
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Sinners Review
After dipping his toes in the Rocky series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ryan Coogler makes his first original film since his debut film. In 1932, the Smokestack Twins (both played by Michael B. Jordan) return to the Mississippi Delta after working in the Chicago Underworld for seven years. They plan to open a Juke […]
Babylon Review
Babylon is the fourth film from the young, celebrated filmmaker Damien Chazelle. His tale about early 20th century Hollywood is his most blazon and divisive film so far. Babylon follows five figures as they experience their ups and downs in Hollywood. There is Manuel “Manny” Torres (Diego Calva), a Mexican émigré who wants to work in the […]



