“Halo” Episode 9 Reaction
“Beaten, battered, and betrayed, John 117 leads the Spartans on a suicide mission to find the Halo and save humanity.” Well we have reached the end. We have reached the […]
Send It In, I Buy The Stock Of “Margin Call”
“Follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.” Director: J.C. ChandorWriter: J.C. ChandorStaring: Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, […]
“Tár” Is A Classic ‘Let Them Cook’ Operation With Cate Blanchett Dishing Out Enough Hate For Leftovers.
“Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of […]
I Really Wish “Annie Hall” Wasn’t Made By Someone Banished From Hollywood
“Alvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages.” Director: Woody AllenWriters: Woody […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 18.0)
We are entering the point now where I binge a ton of 2022 movies to try and catchup for the awards season. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY […]
“The Menu” Dishes Out Thrills…Until The Final Course
“A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.“ Director: Mark MylodWriters: Seth […]
The 95th Academy Award Nominations Announced
Well, here we are. It is the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The nominations have been announced. It is the time for me to be humbled about how many of these […]
My 13-Year-Old Self Can’t Help But Love “RRR”
“A fictitious story about two legendary revolutionaries and their journey away from home before they started fighting for their country in the 1920s.” Director: S.S. RajamouliWriters: Vijayendra Prasad, S.S. Rajamouli, […]
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” | Better Late Than Never
I am late to review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). I saw it the week it was released, but time caught up with me. So now I am […]
“Halo” Episode 8 Reaction
“John and Makee come to terms with their shared vision. Halsey has one last chance to save her mission, and herself. As things come to a head, everyone must choose […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 17.0)
These nominations are from all the movies I have watched that were released in the year 2022. We are entering the point now where I binge a ton of 2022 […]
Florence Pugh Is Really “The Wonder”
“A tale of two strangers who transform each other’s lives, a psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.” Director: Sebastián LelioWriters: Sebastián Lelio, Alice Birch, Emma DonoghueStaring: […]
I Am Late To The Dance Floor With “Dirty Dancing”
“Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle.” Director: Emile ArdolinoWriter: Eleanor BergsteinStaring: Patrick Swayze, […]
“She Said” Aspires To Greatness, But Its Focus Is Its Folly
“New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation – a story that helped ignite a movement and shattered decades […]
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” Is Beautiful, Emotional, And One Of The Best Movies Of 2022
“A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child.” Director: Guillermo del ToroWriters: Guillermo del Toro, Mark GustafsonStaring: […]
“Emily The Criminal” Plunges Aubrey Plaza Into Desperation
“Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly […]
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