Malawski's Movie Mania

A trio of highly gifted woman put themselves out to put their skills to the test at ( NASA) . An even bigger shock to the male characters in the film is that the trio is {black}. It's as if a man had never seen another human being before. Despite the gawking, it's the 1950's leading through the 60's. During the most pivotal and heart wrenching periods of [American] history. The film offers a sense of courage, determination, with that "if you work hard to get something" mantra. I for one am not a gifted genius in Math or Science, but this fact based story compelled me. You don't even have to be a whiz in those subjects to enjoy this movie. You may even be a moviegoer that likes a true-story movie too. {Noting here,} the dynamic and chemistry of the films leading ladies- Octavia Spencer, Empire's  Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae, is beautiful. Comical, witty, and all-the-while lighthearted. Holding the weight on its feet. Kirsten Dunst and Kevi...

This pre-S tar Wars  flick wasn't needed. The space saga would be better off without essentially with no prequel. Get to the point already. Did not happen. It goes to join the others in "honorable mentions" for one of 2016's worst films. Nothing to see here, move along. Don't get me wrong, the action sequences- especially a D-day styled battle scene are entertaining. But throughout the entire marketing parade, it felt as if I was reliving the past four years with the " Hunger Games"  . And that's exactly what viewers got: a ripoff of that. Ugh. The director Gareth Edwards, doesn't really add any originality like the actual Star Wars  films. (COPY and PASTE!) I wonder what "Lionsgate" thinks of those uncanny similarities? Rogue Ones' acting however, was monotone and mumbo-jumbo, to say the least. With a major of its cast boating hard-to-understand European dialects, it was nevertheless very tiresome. Huh? What? Here we go again...

I for one am not a fan of romantic films-(don't even get me started on "Hallmark" ), however, I do like some musical films (just depends). Critics speculate the L.A set love story musical- starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone will be a big contender for the upcoming award season, I 100 percent concur with the notion.  Not only is the film a likely nominee but the leads- Gosling and Stone are guaranteed spots in the award season race. What won me over with  "La La Land"  was its zest, vibrant colors and original tunes and pretty damn well choreographed dance numbers. And its persistent comedic efforts. Major success in those areas. Apparently you can get success fresh out of college. He's just starting to make his mark on the silver screen. But, oh man does director Damien Chazelle  craft a one of a kind piece of art. Some of the best film performances I've seen in a really long time. First, Gosling. Every time he shows up in audiences faces, its as...

2016 has been the year of the damned. So many beautifully gifted public figures departed Earth to the stairway to heaven. As the new year nears, the sudden death of star wars legend Carrie Fisher dies at the age of 60 due to a massive heart attack. While just one day after the shocking passing of Fisher, her mother also an acclaimed actor. Debbie Reynolds. Best known for (Singing in the rain) and Disney's (Halloweentown). Reynolds was 84. Debbie Reynolds: 1932-2016 (84) Carrie Fisher: 1956-2016 (60)

If this doesn't thoroughly entertain you from start to finish, you might just want to wipe or "obliviate" yourself from this magical expedition. Visionary J.K Rowling author of one of literature's most acclaimed series, ( Harry Potter ), erects a prequel to the phenomenon, set post-World War I in the backdrop of New York City. ( Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)   is just as magical as its "Potter" saga counterparts. Wonder, awe and creativity boast heavily in the film. ( Fantastic Beasts ) is an absolute sensation. Before the trio of friends: Harry, Ron and Hermione enrolled at (Hogwarts)  a different story of magical proportions was told. Author of a curriculum textbook used at ( Hogwarts) , from which the film is based, Newt Scamander (Actually Rowling-underneath this pseudonym). Traveling the globe studying magical beings, good and evil, Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) arrives in our setting of 1920's New York. He comes to ( America)  knowing v...

Fans of [Disney's] Pocahontas will rest-assured, fall in love with [Moana]. With its reliance on nature, serenity, and beauty- [ Moana]  is a Pocahontas of sorts in this tale. Minus the same-old common ground for [Disney]  films- damsel in distress is rescued  by a handsome heir to a kingdom and they go off into the sunset living happily ever after- but this film completely ignores that old tradition. It's   as if Christopher Columbus had Hawaiian ancestry and an ambitious relative desperately trying to accomplish the same as that relative with the accolades and numerous talents. [Moana]  reaches groundbreaking milestones while giving audiences something fresh. It's art and craft compared to fairy tale predecessors, beats them all by setting new heights in these kinds of films. Helmers of the Hans Christian Andersen story, 1989's [The Little Mermaid] John Musker and Ron Clements top it in their newest directorial efforts. The voices behind the sound boo...

The newly released film by quirky film animation studio " Laika" , makes  "Kubo and the Two-Strings".    It's a beautifully visual masterpiece, but may be frightening to some children. If you are a devoted religious person, then this film may not appease you. Despite these pessimistic qualities, " Kubo and the Two-Strings" is action-packed, weird- (in a good way), and a spectacle.     It's stunning animation that gets movies noticed by (The Academy) , and in " Laika's case, for instance, it just well-might get that distinguished honor. As critics and audiences nationwide agree, this film is a unique wonder. A plethora of a talented voice cast showcased in the film, are dramatic, emotional, and humorous. It's ensemble is led by: ( Game of Thrones' Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, and Charlize Theron.) Being-that-as-it-may, a dark film no doubt, but, it offers comedy. The absolute artistry in the film along with its special...