Blade Runner 2049

Do Holograms Dream of Ephemeral Horses digs deeper into philosophical questions of its predecessor without terminating older model’s ambiguity. Astoundingly beautiful cinematography justifies extended Blade Runtime and occasionally over-obscure plot programming. Smart script runs the blade’s edge of pretension and afFords cast the opportunity to birth life from machination. Interlinked.

Suicide Squad

DC Dozen’s editing, writing, music and tone are more schizophrenic than its ‘characters’ allegedly are. Redundant flashbacks, irrelevant exposition and illogical plotting send silly ‘story’ swan-diving into vat of tapioca puddin’. Smith wills his way through by reverting to fresh quips while others struggle to escape from completely contrived characterization.

Dallas Buyers Club

Philadelphia Buyers Club proves big movies can be made on small budgets and tight schedules, by cutting big stars down to size.  The McConaughssaince grows as he shrinks to death alongside the equally emaciated return of ever-dead Leto.  Powerful true story, beautiful character arcs, and the ghost of Garner’s past. 

Mr. Nobody

A movie about a decision… about a memory… well shot… that a boy made… that a man remembers… that led to a bunch of ladies… one lady… growing up… melancholy… now British… Polley’s upsettingly good… young Kruger… Old temple… Dr. Manhattan’s lair… Benjamin Button… effects!  Who fully understands it?  Mr…