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I, Tonya

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I'm just going to start off this review by saying I have very mixed feelings regarding this movie. Technically speaking, I thought it was very captivating, using film styles similar to Black Swan for the competition scenes. The costumes and makeup were very on point and the music was also fun and engaging for the audience. However, I wish we could have heard more of the type of music the skaters actually performed to. Despite that, overall I'd say this movie was visually appealing and gives a small, yet accurate taste of what the skating world once was. Some of you may know that once upon a time I too was once a competitive figure skater. I was very familiar with the famous Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal since I was a kid. Many skaters grew up automatically hating on Tonya without even taking a glance at her background as a professional skater. So when I saw the first previews for this movie, I was incredibly intrigued. Before I say anything more about this mov
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Victoria and Abdul

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I had originally intended on posting a review for this the same day I posted It. However, this film was one that I felt needed to be pondered a bit before critiquing. I'm not saying it was a poorly done film. On the contrary, technically speaking it was beautifully captured and the acting had some very good moments...but I had a little bit of an issue with the premise of the story. At first glance, the movie was entertaining and captures your attention by dropping you in the middle of a bustling village in late-nineteenth-century India. We quickly meet our main character Abdul (played by Ali Fazal), a young prison clerk as he's selected (practically against his will) to leave his home to present a symbol of appreciation to Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) for her golden jubilee. However, our character seems surprisingly optimistic about this opportunity, and despite being told to blend in with the crowd, he leaves a major impression on the queen by kissing her feet in the midd
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It

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I'm not a big horror/scary movie fan and only really ever dare to watch these kinds of films around Halloween. So it was only fitting that I go to see the box office hit It in October. Now, mind you, I've never thoroughly read a Stephen King novel and it's been several years since I saw the humorous clown portrayal done by Tim Curry. That being said, I tried my best to weigh the pros and cons of this movie with a very open mind. The first thought that went through my mind came immediately after the first 5 minutes of the movie. I immediately thought the scene between the adorable character Georgie and the creepy clown Pennywise was incredibly engaging for the audience. I tried to not only put myself in the child's innocent yet naive mindset when approaching the clown...but I also tried to put myself into the motherly instinct and fear of this being a possible everyday occurrence. It truly defines the phrase "stranger danger".This scene was a great way
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Dunkirk

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My blood pressure is still rushing hours after seeing this movie. Knowing the outcome of this historic battle and knowing Christopher Nolan's track record of suspenseful films, I should have taken an anti-anxiety pill at the start. As soon as the credits began to roll, I was left with a lingering adrenaline rush; my face displaying stun and awe. I went into this movie with anticipation and high expectations and was definitely not disappointed. I would warn you of spoilers, but if you don't already know what happens in this movie, you need to stop what you are doing and pick up a history book...NOW. From the moment the movie begins, we already get the sense of urgency from the British and French to flee. We follow a young British private, Tommy, played by up-and-coming actor Fionn Whitehead, as he makes his way to the open beaches of Dunkirk. Men stand in orderly lines with defeat and fatigue written on their faces. They stare out at the open waters and wait for aid and ev
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