Malawski's Movie Mania

Home is where the heart is, and for Christine McPhearson aka "Lady Bird", that is not in her native home of Sacramento, California. "Lady Bird" is the self-given nickname for her and she only wants to be known by that name. What's in a name anyway? This film chronicles the rebellious teenager as she struggles with her family life, friends and personal identity. I haven't seen this good of a coming-of-age film since 2014' s " Boyhood".  Though this film didn't take nearly as long to film, it's very similar to that film, when it comes to the subject. This film is an amazing, highly rare film of the indie genre that goes unrecognized at times. Job well done Ms. Gerwig! Making her sensational directorial debut, Greta Gerwig, uses heart at the center of this emotionally charged film. It's also a film that has the usual teenage, adolenscent, drama that insues for what feels like an eternity, but it isn't. There is an ocassional slip...

Pixars line of movies consists of this: What if Toys had feelings, What if Bugs had feelings, Cars, Feelings have feelings, and last: What if the dead had feelings? Pixars latest tackles the annual Mexican holiday Dia De Muertos aka "Day of the Dead". This festive celebration is when ancestors who have died go back to see their living relatives. Now if you ask me, this holiday sounds like it's a bunch of voodoo, but that's how I see it. Once I saw this film, I knew I'd get an education on this holiday, celebrated by millions. This film may not have comedy, maybe a little, but, this film is a beautiful, colorful and detailed piece of work. Perhaps it is one of the most visually stunning films I have seen this year. What makes this film so colorful, is the detail and all that the film shows. It's truly something that is spectacular. Director Lee Unkrich, works his way in this film gracefully and so authentically, that those who didn't know what this holi...

In 1980's Chicago, investigative journalist for the " Chicago Tribune ", Lee Strobel wrestles with God. He is an Athiest, turned Christian. He spent a few years desparately trying to debunk Christianity and God. He realizes that there is indeed a God and that he now has faith. Hollywood hasn't been real good at depicting Christ in a must have, inclusive way. Like it does with other groups of people. This film sets a precedent over all films trying to depict God, but fail to do it in a original way. This is one of 2017's most touching films. Granted that other films like: "God's Not Dead" and " Son of God"  are Christ-centered films, they didn't reach an emotional impact on those who may be struggling with their faith. This film is a wonderful depiction of how God reaches the Lost. Actor Mike Vogel did an amazing and powerful performance of the acclaimed journalist turned pastor and professor. He presents Strobel as a major skeptic o...