Writer/director Ethan Hawke's biopic of doomed singer Blaze Foley is a fascinating, multifaceted portrait of a gifted, existentially restless artist and a realistic look at life on the road.
by Lora Grady 2018-04-29 10:13:32
Big Picture Big Sound's Lora Grady once again takes on AMC's Best Picture Showcase
by Lora Grady 2018-03-04 19:55:25
This sharply heartfelt coming of age story is an audacious mix of comedy and drama without a single false moment.
by Lora Grady 2017-12-31 19:43:58
As history lessons go, “LBJ” isn’t bad; but we’re still waiting for the film that will focus on President Johnson as more than just an accidental heir to the Kennedy legacy.
by Lora Grady 2017-12-31 19:19:35
This fanciful musical based on the life of P.T. Barnum is a rousing crowd-pleaser anchored by a strong triple-threat performance from Hugh Jackman.
by Lora Grady 2017-12-31 14:21:22
The soapiness of the story about a May-December romance between actress Gloria Grahame and her much younger lover shouldn't keep you from seeing this drama for its impressive lead performance by Annette Bening.
by Lora Grady 2017-12-29 21:49:16
Fans will love every minute of the action, intrigue, and classic banter in this latest chapter in the "Star Wars" saga; but the film really belongs to fractured hero Luke Skywalker.
by Lora Grady 2017-12-15 07:31:52
This tasty trifle of a film, depicting the creative process behind Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," is a bit sweet for regular consumption but as a holiday treat it's just right.
by Lora Grady 2017-11-22 22:09:49
This big-ticket offering from director Zack Snyder is a satisfying comic book movie that's yards ahead of its predecessors in the DC Extended Universe.
by Lora Grady 2017-11-17 08:13:34
Kenneth Branagh wears multiple hats - and an epic moustache - as the director and star of this new take on an Agatha Christie classic.
by Lora Grady 2017-11-09 23:31:57
