American Sniper

Raised under the stern conviction of ethical quality and equity, Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) spends his twenties as a rodeo rancher, an enthusiasm that is going no place quick as he scans for his motivation in life. In the long run, Chris joins the Navy SEALS, building up a sharp feeling of military ability and… Continue reading American Sniper

Argo

In 1953, the film’s preface tells us, the CIA and the British secret service organized a coup that toppled the legitimate Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh, who’d nationalized the oil industry. They put the Shah on the throne, backed by his vicious secret police force, Savak, which the CIA helped create. In 1979, after the… Continue reading Argo

War Dogs

Bored and unsatisfied with his life as a male masseuse in Miami, David Packouz’s (Miles Teller) life becomes more complicated when his girlfriend, Isabella (Ana de Armas), discovers she’s pregnant, putting pressure on the disarrayed twentysomething year old to find a job that pays. After attending a friend’s funeral, David meets up with Efraim Diveroli… Continue reading War Dogs

Donnie Brasco

Mike Newell was hired to direct Brasco because of his previous hit, Four Weddings and A Funeral. Screenwriter Paul Attanasio was nominated for an Oscar for Donnie Brasco. Movie critics say Donnie Brasco was Johnny Depp’s first fully “lived in” adult role. Before this, he was mostly known for quirky movies like Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood. Al Pacino loved being able to use… Continue reading Donnie Brasco