Figures that the least Coen-y films are the ones by Coen Brothers I like the most. “The Tragedy of Macbeth” is an adaptation of the famed William Shakespeare play by Joel Coen, his first credited solo directing effort without his brother Ethan. Denzel Washington stars in the titular role, with Frances McDormand (also a producer… Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Review: A Hypnotic, Haunting Shakespearean Tale
What an absolute baffling train wreck of a dumpster fire… “Suburbicon” follows a mild-mannered father living in a 1959 suburb with his wife and son. After a home invasion leaves his wife dead, things begin to get crazy in the town. Or something like that, the plot of this film is a mess. Julianne Moore… Continue reading ‘Suburbicon’ is a Misfire of Hilarious Proportions
The only thing I love more than movies are movies about movies. “Hail, Caesar!” follows the day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a 1950s Hollywood “fixer” who must deal with the issues created by the actors of his studio. George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, and Channing Tatum… Continue reading ‘Hail, Caesar!’ a Fun Love Letter to Movies
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