Baker is a champion-level race car driver who is ordered by his team owner to test and coach a young prospective driver for the day. Baker is already testing out heralded prospect Lacy Summers, who hails from a racing family. But the new driver, JD Marshall, is an unknown quantity. Baker isn't keen to put these younger drivers through their paces, as he realizes they may replace him. But he's beholden to the team owner. JD struggles with the intensity of the driving and Baker's abrasive style of coaching, but finds his footing with help and encouragement from Lacy. It's enough for the team owner to offer a spot to JD -- but only if he commits considerable financial resources. Baker is angry that the upstart's familial wealth gets him a spot, as he confronts the harsh financial realities of his sport and makes a choice about his future with the team.
Seeing that the film was essentially his first big, mainstream feature, and with garnering a leading role — portraying the revolutionary ball-player Jackie Robinson — Boseman, without question, delivered a performance that is still so incredibly moving, respectful, genuine, and true to the core of his obviously sincere, artistic heart; and with that, it is indeed so saddening to see him pass.
When the retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale and a holiday spirit come together, viewers learn about class issues as well as perseverance despite setbacks.
Dramatic Horror!!! Wait, what?? Did you say "dramatic horror"?? IS there such a thing?? I mean, TRULY. Well, if San Francisco-based, Pakistani-born independent filmmaker Dr. Hassan Zee and this film critic have anything to say about it, there IS such a beast as experienced through the director's newest feature film set to officially debut October 4th in the City by the Bay. Folks, indie film will always be a bastion of experimentation and originality, and this film for me fits that bill.
Ditch the lube and get to the point in the raw, honest, cheeky dramedy written and directed by Mark Schwab.
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my reading will reveal, 'Nimona' could be interpreted as a transgender story.
The intrepid archaeologist's latest adventure is an exciting, nostalgia-driven exploration of clashing ideologies amid ever-changing social dynamics and technological advancements.
