Category: 2023
Anthony Picks the Worst Films of 2023
While 2023 was a much better year for films than the previous three, there were (as with any year) some bad films. It would be too easy to pick out the dreadful comic book films or bad comedies featuring the
‘Rebel Moon: Part One- A Child of Fire’ Film Review
Beginning with simplistic narration (provided by a slumming Sir Anthony Hopkins, who also voices a droid that is the “C-3PO” of the piece), Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon: Part One- A Child of Fire” sets its sights on being this generation’s
‘Freud’s Last Session’ Film Review
Going into Matthew Brown’s Freud’s Last Session, I knew very little about it, other than it was being championed as a vehicle for the eminent Anthony Hopkins, who takes up the role of Freud, who matches wit with Matthew Goode’s
‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Film Review
One thing’s for sure about James Wan’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, this one is for the kiddies. Not that any comic book movie is Shakespeare, but David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick’s screenplay (from a story by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Jason Momoa,
‘Ferrari’ Film Review: Driver and Cruz Rise Above a Lackluster Film
“Ferrari” is one of Michael Mann’s dream projects. Ever since screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin’s adaptation of Brock Yates 1991 Ferrari biography fell into his hands, the filmmaker has been trying to bring the story to the screen. For over twenty
‘Merry Good Enough’ Film Review: A Tender Holiday Dramedy
It is tough to create a modern Christmas-themed movie that overcomes the endless cliches where hardened hearts learn to appreciate the happiness that comes during this time of year. Even more difficult is capturing the feel of the holiday season
Anthony Reveals His Choices For the the Best Horror Films of 2023
2023 proved to be a fertile year for horror films. The genre had quite the creative time with films big and small offering an array of treats for fans, both foreign and domestic. I can’t say it was the best
Phoenix Critics Circle 2023 Winners
For 2023, the members of the Phoenix Critics Circle gathered at their annual Awards dinner to reveal the best films of the year. Each awards season, members are asked to nominate the best five films in each respective category: Picture,
Anthony’s Choices for the Best Films of 2023
After suffering through the three worst years of cinema since I arrived on this mortal coil (2020-2022), this year has been something of a savior. While starting off a bit bumpy, the later half of 2023 offered a bevy of
‘Wonka’ Film Review: A Sweet Treat for the Holiday Season
Mel Stuart’s 1971 Roald Dahl adaptation, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” is a beloved classic that featured an iconic performance from Gene Wilder, whose portrayal of the titular character was the perfect blend of danger and charm. With Wilder’s