Tag: Cynthia Erivo

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel WICKED review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): The first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. The untold story of the witches of Oz. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN review

About the film (courtesy of Netflix): A gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary. It’s hard …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel HARRIET review

About the film (courtesy of Focus Features): Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Harriet …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE review

It’s hard to believe that Drew Goddard has only directed one movie prior to the newly released Bad Times at the El Royale. Considering the unexpected success that his directorial debut The Cabin in the Woods (2012) received, you’d think that opportunities would have had him behind the camera again much sooner than this. Whether …