'Joy' the newest addition to David O. Russell’s cinematic band of misfits, inspires audiences through how the Miracle Mop came to be.
‘Joy’ uses the star power of Jennifer Lawrence to inspire a clean slate this holiday season. Ever since the turn of the 20th century, it’s been hard to ever catch a break. A clean slate is a rare occurrence, with debt and discouragement all around. However, one woman was able to wipe away her troubles with […]
‘Sisters’ brings together the powerhouse duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to deliver a perfect surplus of laughter and sibling sentiment, just in time for the holidays!
‘Sisters’ brings together the powerhouse duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to deliver a perfect surplus of laughter and sibling sentiment, just in time for the holidays! Home is a feeling, and Sisters preaches this fact to a great extent. What makes this early holiday present so memorable is not only its massive reunion […]
‘Creed’ will have you cheering out of your seat as it revives the thrill of the original ‘Rocky’ franchise in the most memorable way possible.
‘Creed’ packs a thrilling punch. Redemption stories seem to be becoming old news nowadays. And, with a series that appears to be running on little fumes and an excessive amount of sequels, Rocky almost seemed to be headed straight for the grave. However, if there’s one single thread of hope left in the Rocky franchise, […]
‘Brooklyn,’ a film about an Irish immigrant in the big city grasps your attention and your heart strings, despite its minor weak spots.
‘Brooklyn’ has heart, but does it have enough? Ever wonder what New York City was like during the middle of the most industrious and innovative century of human existence? Better yet, ever consider the possible obstacles of being such a small speck on such a large city? With this mindset, Brooklyn just might be the […]
Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Keaton star in 'Spotlight,' a film questioning perspectives on a sensitive and very controversial topic.
‘Spotlight’ leaves you pondering from start to finish. Every once in awhile, a film comes along that questions our perspective on things. Sometimes, the topic itself can be sensitive or even controversial. And then again, on the extremely rare occasion, a film discusses sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. And that’s where Spotlight picks up […]
The newest addition to the James Bond movies, 'Spectre,' provided the authenticity of the original movies creating a cinematic masterpiece.
‘Spectre’ will leave you shaken, not stirred. You know what they say: 24th time’s a charm. In the case of James Bond’s newest theatrical spy caper, Spectre, such a saying couldn’t be more honest. With high-adrenaline stunts that can have your blood pumping twice as fast, cinematography that could make any filmmaker drop their jaw […]
‘Burnt’ leaves a strange taste in the viewers’ mouths, so be sure to check out this interesting piece starring Bradley Cooper.
‘Burnt’ features Bradley Cooper as infamous cook. Despite the type of fast-paced lives that contemporary society forces down our throats, good food does take time. Every sauce, every seasoning and every secret ingredient needs to be perfectly aligned in order to create the best dining experience possible. Ironically enough, Burnt, this week’s newest arrival to […]
Danny Boyle's new biopic 'Steve Jobs' is presented in a unique 3-act structure. Its flair stand out to what feels like Hollywood’s most played-out genre.
‘Steve Jobs’ is a unique film experience. The best things in life come in threes. And, in the case of Steve Jobs, three never looked so good. This new biopic, directed by Danny Boyle and written by famed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, challenges our past conceptions of a biopic by flipping them on their head. In […]
An all-star cast and riveting storyline makes for another fall hit with ‘The Martian.’ Read 'The Martian' review on The Montclair Dispatch.
‘The Martian’ brings outer space closer to home. Big, unstable, uninhabited, dark, isolated, intimidating and deeply profound against all odds: director Ridley Scott’s “next big thing,” The Martian, takes these adjectives to the next level. Assuming that they go hand-in-hand with our conceptual guesses of space, Scott applies them directly to his sci-fi extravaganza and […]
‘The Intern’ might be a typical rom-com, but Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro’s on-screen chemistry brings the movie to life. Read 'The Intern' review here.
‘The Intern’ has great casting. Age is just a number, and modern culture seems to be proving that point more and more on a consistent basis. Just ask The Intern, the newest Nancy Meyers film that stands as the best proof of that fact in years. However, ironically enough, that also might just be the […]