We recently watched the movie, “Next Goal Wins” and really got a kick out of it! The movie is written and directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok). The film stars Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class, The Killer) as Thomas Rongen, a Dutch-American soccer coach, who acts slightly unhinged during his time as the American Samoa head coach. His task, to turn one of the world’s worst soccer team into … [Read more...]
Jessica Chastain Gives a Strong Performance in The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Growing up in the ‘80s, I remember seeing images of Tammy Faye Bakker. She was ridiculed in the media for her heavy make-up and eccentric personality. But who is the real Tammy Faye? “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” gives a fuller picture of this complex person. The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker (Jessica Chastain). In the 1970s and ’80s, Tammy Faye and Jim … [Read more...]
The Night House is a Thrilling Mystery {Movie Review}
Rebecca Hall stars in Searchlight Pictures’ psychological-thriller, “The Night House.” The movie is available now on Blu-ray and DVD. More importantly, it’s available on digital to watch this Halloween weekend! I watched “The Night House” and found Rebecca’s performance very compelling. Her character really takes you on this nightmare of a journey and there are twists and turns that you will not see coming! Reeling from the … [Read more...]