A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, “Bridge of Spies” tells the story of James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured […]
The Big Short
Based on the book by Michael Lewis, The Big Short educates, thrills, and angers. You may even find yourself laughing every now and then – when you’re not clenching teeth at the unscrupulous Wall Street bankers unleashed on the American people. I learned a new word in this movie: “banksters.” What’s fascinating is that McKay’s […]
Spotlight
The Boston Globe uncovered a scandal that reached beyond the city and up to the highest levels of the Catholic Church. With some hesitation, a small group of investigative reporters looked into reports of priests molesting children. Their column called “Spotlight” often featured scandals and corruption but this investigation was met with stonewalling at every […]
Trumbo
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Trumbo (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice of the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist […]
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