Category: Film Reviews (written)

  • The 2019 Oscar Nominations Are Here, and There.

    The 2019 Oscar Nominations Are Here, and There.

    The preliminary votes have been cast and we have our official list of nominations for the 2019 Oscars, folks. If you follow me on Twitter, (Brunansky’s Vlog) you saw that I tweeted out some of the categories with nominations. I was surprised by one or two categories (which we’ll take…

  • 2019 Has A Movie For You, I Promise.

    2019 Has A Movie For You, I Promise.

    Happy New Year fellow movie lovers! As the faithful readers know, I just posted my thoughts on the films of 2018. Now that January has arrived and we’re looking forward into 2019 it’s time to talk about movies that we’re excited to see, have us curious and more. There’s plenty…

  • 2018 In Film: My Best, Worst & More

    2018 In Film: My Best, Worst & More

    Hello fellow movie lovers! 2018 is almost over and what better time to recap an incredible year of film than right before New Years Eve. This year brought so many different genres to life on the big screen for us to enjoy. Some films were dramatic explorations of the human…

  • Darkest Hour #moviereview

    Darkest Hour #moviereview

    Germany is advancing its forces across Western Europe. Belgium is about to fall and the French are about to surrender. Concern is mounting in the United Kingdom that Hitler’s Nazi forces are positioning themselves to cross the divide and begin bombing runs on the Island. The fate of the Kingdom…

  • “I, Tonya” #moviereview

    “I, Tonya” #moviereview

    The 1990’s brought about quite a few memorable moments that have been etched in time. The beating of Rodney King and the Los Angeles riots that followed shortly after. O.J. Simpson being found not guilty by a jury of his peers. A draft dodger is elected President of the United…

  • “All the Money In the World” #moviereview

    “All the Money In the World” #moviereview

    The film was almost completed. The release date was approaching. Then, one of the main characters was cut from the film and recast in an unprecedented fashion! All of that characters scenes were reshot and the film was still released on time. So, was “All the Money In the World”…

  • “Molly’s Game” #moviereview

    “Molly’s Game” #moviereview

    Training for the olympics takes a level of dedication, endurance and focus that very few people have. Individuals who possess these incredible qualities and are able to perform at such a level of excellence they’re selected to represent their country are celebrated by the world every four years. We always…

  • “The Shape of Water” #moviereview

    “The Shape of Water” #moviereview

    The second World War has ended but in its place the Cold War rages on. America and Russia are strategically competing against each other in almost every facet and there’s always the concern a Russian spy is hiding in plain sight. A mysterious sea creature is brought to an American…

  • “The Greatest Showman” #moviereview

    “The Greatest Showman” #moviereview

    The circus is a spectacle by its nature but adding song and dance numbers to an already extravagant show feels a bit over-the-big-top. Next, add some up and coming talent to the mix along with one established and respected actor and this might be the greatest show in theaters. So,…

  • “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” #moviereview

    “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” #moviereview

    In 1995 we were introduced to a board game that was a fully immersive experience for its players. The game didn’t suck its players into its world; however, a new reality in the players world was created that forced them to complete each stage of the game. So, does “Jumanji:…