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Sticking it to Teflon… Almost

The plot of Big Business and or Big Government against the commoner with a rigged outcome as the likely result has been the foundation for some memorable films.  The Rainmaker, Runaway Jury, and A Civil Action are the juicy and colorful versions that come to mind.  The Insider and The Verdict are the brooding […]

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – Impact Like Few Other Films

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood a film by Marielle Heller starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys delivers with an impact like few others.

It’s story-line is based on true events and people as much as Hollywood films allow and its story-telling resonates.

It would be a mistake to say A Beautiful Day in […]

Speed, Power, Exhilaration & Grace – All at 7000 RPM

Can a Hollywood film about car racing in the late 1950’s and 1960’s really delve into and successfully touch almost every aspect of human emotion?

With Ford v Ferrari directed by James Mangold, starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Caitriona Balfe – the answer is an unequivocal yes.  It is astonishing to me […]