Greg Stump's Groove is shot in 1991 during the Gulf War questions the pursuits of pleasure in times of political heaviness. Scot Schmidt, Dan Donnelly, Davey McCoy,Tom Jungst, Ace Mackay-Smith, Jimbo Morgan, Kevin Andrews, Rob Boyd, Laird Hamilton and Chip & Pepper go extreme skiing and boarding in locations including France's Val D'Isere, Mammoth Mountain, and Valdez. Music includes 808 State, Seal, Hoodlum Priest, Bin Master, So.L.A. and Iggy Pop.
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman will be happiest if she marries a man with a good fortune, similar upbringing, matching attractiveness levels, and compatible politics.
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
This film was filled with great plot points. Unfortunately, they all contradicted each other and clashed. Had the premise of Awake been more consistent and accurately portrayed the real world aspect, I think this could have been an extreme success.
An anti-war film denouncing the valorization of senseless violence, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is (unfortunately) all too relevant in 2022.
Not every film can make a shopping mall feel both magical and menacing, but Forbidden Fruits challenges that.
