Historical dramas can be tricky; it’s hard to bring accuracy and authenticity while trying to captivate an audience. And where Chevalier succeeds with a decently entertaining story, it does falter slightly with the facts.
Author Archives: Alani Vargas
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Review: El Jardín
It effectively highlights Chicago’s labor union history, and the struggles of a neighborhood and Chicagoans in general feel authentic and full of heart, especially to this part of the city.
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Review: Champions
Overall, Champions is endearing at times with some slow moments, but it’s a good movie if you’re a fan of the genre.
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Review: Jesus Revolution
At first glance, Jesus Revolution is an inspiring, heartwarming watch, but it gives a seamlessly joyful look at a movement with a harmful past, in a way that feels like a slap in the face in the year of our Lord 2023.
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A more representative call sheet
Despite the increased spotlight on marginalized voices in the ever-evolving film landscape, criticism doesn’t particularly reflect that. The majority of film critics still tend to be straight, white males, unrepresentative of the world around them. The Call Sheet is a new magazine that aims to disrupt that.
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Something From Tiffany’s
It is pretty predictable, even if guessing what comes next in a movie isn’t your strong suit, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that Something From Tiffany’s is a cozy, comforting holiday watch.
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The People We Hate at the Wedding
The People We Hate at the Wedding, based on the book of the same name, tells the story of a blended family whose lack of communication leads to a whole big mess on the eldest daughter’s wedding day.