Ralph Fiennes And Edward Berger Show Off In “Conclave”
Conclave is one of the best movies released in the calendar year 2024. It holds the audience’s attention with a blend of pristine craftsmanship and character entertainment.
“Little Women” Stayed On A Watchlist Far Too Long
Little Women (2019) sat on watchlist for way to long. I raise my hand and accept responsibility or that.
“The Guns Of Navarone” Is An Old-School Team-Up
There is something about an old-school team-up movie that just gets the juices going. The Guns Of Navarone (1961) centers around a six-man team tasked with blowing up two powerful German Nazi cannons trapped deep on the Island of Kheros.
“Godzilla Minus One” Is Good. Not Earth Shattering As Some Would Say.
Godzilla Minus One (2023) is a human-centric Godzilla story set in post-World War II Japan. As the country tries to rebuild itself following the devastation, a new, unprecedented predicament grows in atomic size and strength.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” Is For The Masses
First of all, let’s open up the dialogue that Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and Spider-Man: No Way Home are born from the same mother.
Ranking The James Bond Theme Songs
Below I have ranked the 26 theme songs from the films I watched, and let me tell you that I know nothing about music at all. T
“Rope” Still Holds Taut As A Character Based Crime Thriller
Rope (1948) is an Alfred Hitchcock film that doesn’t rely on outstanding visuals or shocking plot twists. Rather, Rope is an outstanding film because of its tight script, which is brought to life with outstanding performances. Taking place in one room over the course of a few hours, Rope dispenses with the who-dun-it mystery and instead places character’s motivations at the forefront.
“The Apartment” Unlocks Romantic Comedy Genius
So yes, 64 years later, The Apartment (1960) holds up, and then some.
Today I Learned “Almost Famous” Is Beloved By Many
When I posted that I watched Almost Famous (2000), I had more than a few coworkers and friends reach out to me saying that it was one of, if not their favorite movies. Someone even called it the perfect movie.
“Anatomy Of A Fall” Has Me Confused, But It’s Still Good.
Anatomy Of A Fall (2023) is a hard film to grasp. It’s a good movie, there is no denying that. But how good? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself and I can’t seem to land on a good answer.
“The Zone Of Interest” Sticks With You Long After Watching It
It’s a bold choice to try and tell a human story that revolves around feeling empathy toward Nazis. Jonathan Glazer takes on this burden and miraculously tells a story that is equally beautiful and terrifyin
My Rankings & Thoughts On Five Nominees For Best Adapted Screenplay For The 96th Academy Awards
My Rankings & Thoughts On Five Nominees For Best Adapted Screenplay For The 96th Academy Awards
“Nyad” Is A Crowd Pleaser. Remarkably Recommendable.
Shoutout to my parents for recommending Nyad (2023). They don’t remember doing it, but I promise you, they did.
My Rankings & Thoughts On the Five Nominees For Best Supporting Actor
I know that the Oscars happened already, but bear with me. It’s a learning process. So let’s get after it.
Predicting The 96th Academy Awards
Predicting The 96th Academy Awards
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 42.0)
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 42.0)
Stanko's Stance 