Malawski's Movie Mania

It is the sequel to one of cinema's most thrillingly suspenseful films of all time. The iconic Stanley Kubrick's " The Shining"  from 1980 gets a long-anticipated sequel and is the second story from author Stephen King. This film 40 years after the acclaimed 1980 predecessor is just as thrilling and suspenseful, not by much, it still has that same thrill factor of the original film but it just struggled a little during the first half of the film.  Horror cinema has evolved dramatically since 1980 and the release of the Jack Nicholson thriller. With this direct sequel 40 years in the making, it has the same thrill and suspense factors just like the previous film, but I still think that the Kubrick original is slightly better than this sequel.  Director Mike Flanagan is no stranger to thrillers and the horror scene. He is better known for his work on the Netflix show " The Haunting of Hill House ". His take on this film is horrifying and lives up to the legacy...

It is the single greatest musical film ever made, no question about it. For over 55 years, Rogers and Hammerstein's " The Sound of Music", still reigns supreme as the greatest musical-film of all time. It still manages to delight decades after its release. Even after so many years, the iconic film is still as great a film now as it was back then. It's iconic because of not just the vocal talents of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, but its scenery and overall spectacle. It's the single greatest film of its kind and I think that's why audiences continue to watch and sing along to the film.  The films' director Robert Wise has created something so charming and magnificent that it's irresistible. His vision of telling this iconic story is marvelous and heartfelt. It's because of the stunning scenery and story that makes the film all the more charming. His work will live on forever with the creation of this beautiful film.  Leads Julie Andrews and...

For the longest time, disability has been underrepresented. Now, a full-length documentary shining a light on disability is here. The disability community finally gets the representation its been looking for from " Hollywood" . What makes this documentary the perfect portrayal and representation of disability is the authenticity and appreciation the directors have for disability.  It is one of the best films to depict and showcase disability in a way that we can be proud of and appreciate even more than ever before. This film is a remarkable and groundbreaking achievement in film and getting the path set on the accurate and authentic portrayal of disability that we crave.  Directors James LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham make an extraordinary film. LeBrecht, who has Spina Bifida, knows just how to portray disability as it should be. The directing duo does an amazing job of making a film that actually captures the real and authentic picture of disability as a whole. I have no doubt...

One of the most historically and religious events to ever happen in the history of mankind gets an extraordinary film portrayal. This event, the crucifixion of Jesus, and the last hours of his most extraordinary life. This iconic film is brought to life by none other than legendary director and devout Christian, Mel Gibson. Gibson makes this film even more meaningful while maintaining accuracy from the Bible. The film is not one for weak stomachs, this film as in the most bitter of graphics, is the most violent and disturbing films ever made. It will continue to be a staple in Hollywood but also for believers in Christ and non-believers for ages to come.  There aren't many people who can portray the legendary and miraculous messiah in any media form. That being said, Jim Caviezel, is outstanding as Jesus. Not only does he try and resemble the presumed look of Jesus, but he is essentially the best actor to portray him in any film or television program in history. Caviezel has outdon...

The one thing both "Disney & Pixar" is phenomenal at, is being able to create utterly entertaining films. Their newest feature is nothing short of magic. They are able to craft a film like its fellow filmography, is as beautiful as you would expect from these two iconic movie studios. For years, the studios have created some of the most emotional movies ever. With blockbusters such as: " Up, The Lion King and Inside Out", this film is next up to those films in being one of their most emotional films to date. Not only is this film emotional and creative, but it is also their most adult-centered film yet. With its story and visual effects, "Onward" , is a brilliantly laid out and executed film of emotional proportions.  Director of the 2013 "Disney & Pixar"  film "Monsters University",  is Dan Scanlon. Scanlon returns to make yet another exciting film from the studio. He makes this film just as playfully magical as the rest of the...

It was one of the media's most shocking scandals. This scandal saw the downfall of one of the biggest names in the world of broadcast-journalism., Roger Ailes. The founder of Fox News who quickly became a star in the business turned serial sexual abuser. This film is an eye-opening account of the scandal and sheds light on it so detailed in fashion. It also is very emotionally compelling in that it shows the impact of the victims in raw emotion which makes the film even more serious than it already is. This film has it all: humor, heart and a deeply compelling story on one of the journalist's biggest heroes turned foe. What this film manages to do so effortlessly, unlike other true-story based films is be a reviewing story throughout the entire film. It is truly one of the best films of the year. This film is a star-studded saga. Playing former Fox News journalists: Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson is none other than Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman. The two leading ladies...

If there is any film within the past year that is intriguing as ever, it is this film. It is a cross between the game of clue and anything by author Agatha Christie. With its mystery and intrigue, this film is undoubtedly exciting. This film is all kinds of crazy. It will have audiences engaged at every moment. It is uniquely savvy in that the execution of the story is undoubtedly original and thrilling at the highest levels. I have no doubt this film will rank among the best films of not only the year but of mystery-intrigue value. Writer-director Rian Johnson has made one of the best films of not only the past year but also within the last decade. He is smart with his craft and creates the ultimate case of film intrigue and wonder. The film is not only mysterious and delightfully entertaining but the film is also very funny. It is able to pull quality laughs from the audience and that is a fantastic thing for this film. This film leads an all-star ensemble of A-listers including ...