Author Archives: Claire Williams

“An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a War Room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop.” -IMDB As a pop culture enthusiast, I always find it incredibly uncomfortable when I find myself in a conversation about one of those juggernauts that everyone in the world is supposed to know.Continue reading “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)”

“Follow-up film to the 2006 comedy centering on the real-life adventures of a fictional Kazakh television journalist named Borat.” -IMDB As with The Trial of the Chicago 7, I made the right decision in waiting to watch Borat Subsequent Moviefilm until after the results of the election. I nearly threw plates at my TV watchingContinue reading “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)”

“The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.” -IMDB THANK GOD I waited until after the election results were in to watch this film. Let me clarify… While films like this should come out under tyrannical regimes in order forContinue reading “The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)”

“When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated as they are unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.”-IMDB Okay, so I know I’m a little late to the party on this one. I’ve been meaning to watch this since mid-Summer,Continue reading “Palm Springs (2020)”

“Amy, an 11-year-old girl, joins a group of dancers named “the cuties” at school, and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity – upsetting her mother and her values in the process.” -IMDB Damn it, France! Not only do they have a beautiful language, delicious food, and wine that makes you seriously consider selling allContinue reading “Mignonnes/Cuties (2020)”

“When Enola Holmes-Sherlock’s teen sister-discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.” – IMDB I’m a sucker for a light, playful, undemanding murder mystery. If they are done well thenContinue reading “Enola Holmes (2020)”

“A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father.”-IMDB Let me start off by saying that I will not delve into the controversies surrounding Mulan in this post. I do suggest you read any one of the numerous articles that break those controversies down (see Vanity Fair, Vogue,Continue reading “Mulan (2020)”

“A freewheeling take on visionary inventor Nikola Tesla, his interactions with Thomas Edison and J.P. Morgan’s daughter Anne, and his breakthroughs in transmitting electrical power and light.” -IMDB Let’s admit it, the world truly started going to hell when Bowie died. Okay, maybe that’s not true, but between the 2016 election and Bowie’s passing, itContinue reading “Tesla (2020)”

“Lost on a mysterious island where aging and time have come unglued, Wendy must fight to save her family, her freedom, and the joyous spirit of youth from the deadly peril of growing up.”-IMDB Let’s start from the end and work our way backwards. I am giving this film nine out of ten Claire BearsContinue reading “Wendy (2020)”

“It is the story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917.” -IMDB Want to know the most disappointing part of this movie? That I barely heard a word about it leading up to its release. Granted, I’m not going to movies in theaters and seeing previews as often,Continue reading “The 24th (2020)”

“When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.“-IMDB Confession: I was excited to see Eurovision from the moment I heard about it. Let me clarify…Continue reading “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)”

“A 30-something woman navigating through love and heartbreak over the course of one year. During that time, she will unlock the secrets to her life in a sudden turn of events and in the most surprising of places.”-IMDB Well, I got what was coming to me with this movie. Let me clarify… I really onlyContinue reading “Endings, Beginnings (2020)”

“Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity whilst living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.” – IMDB This movie is NUTS. Let’s get that out of the way first. I’m not into drugs (booze is my game), but I feel like if I mixed quaaludes, coke, pills, acid, andContinue reading “The Lighthouse (2019)”

“Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover if there is still magic out there.” –IMDB Pixar, Pixar, Pixar. You egomaniacal bastards. Let me clarify… What I’m saying is, they are sadists who love to make you cry like a little tiny baby child. If you haven’tContinue reading “Onward (2020)”

“In 1800s England, a well meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.” –IMDB Yes, another Jane Austen movie. Like Star Wars, James Bond, Marvel, they just sell. And I’m one of the people that will constantly eat them up. But that almost wasn’t the case with this most-recent adaptationContinue reading “Emma. (2020)”

“After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.” – IMDB Here’s the truth, this movie was probably always going to get at least five “Claire Bears” because Margot Robbie is a) one of the greatest actors of ourContinue reading “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)”

“Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other.” –IMDB As I sat through Downhill, I thought about how hilarious it must have seemed to the movie’s marketing team toContinue reading “Downhill (2020)”

“All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident.” – IMDB BOOM. Yep, that’s the sound of my brain dripping out of my ears after it’s been blown to smithereens watching Parasite. And if youContinue reading “Parasite (2019)”

“An American expat tries to sell off his highly profitable marijuana empire in London, triggering plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.”-IMDB This is the first review that I’ve actually struggled a bit to write and I’ll tell you why. You know those movies that youContinue reading “The Gentlemen (2020)”

“April 6th 1917. As a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message, that will stop 1,600 men, from walking straight into a deadly trap.” -IMDB “FFFFF*****CCCCCKKKKK!!!!!” That is the first word that me and my two movie-fellows let out after thisContinue reading “1917 (2019)”