The Island Cinephile

a discourse on faith, film, and philosophy

Reviews

1930s Films

1940s Films

1950s Films
  • Imitation of Life: Satire at its best
  • Singin’ in the Rain: A Gift to Cinema
  • Summer Stock: A Quintessential Musical Film
1960s Films
  • To Kill A Mockingbird: Ignorance breeds Unfounded Fear
  • What a Way to Go!: A dense storyline with little time
1970s Films
  • Kramer vs. Kramer: A Family Drama
  • Mad Max: A Dystopian Fable
  • New York, New York: Old Hollywood Charm Washed in Reality 
1980s Films
  • Rain Man: Characterization over Plot Progression
  • Scarface: Al Pacino’s Impact
  • The Color of Money: Beautifully shot sequel with little substance
1990s Films
  • Braveheart: Belief is the heaviest sword
  • Forever Young: Forever Confused
  • Pocahontas: A Different Type of Disney Animation
2000s Films
  • Shattered Glass: A Compelling Watch
  • The Perfect Man: An imperfect movie with imperfect characters
  • The Rich Man’s Wife: Entertaining…but that’s it
2010s Films
  • The Accountant: Rain Man meets Jason Statham
  • The Artist: An Ode to Old Hollywood
  • The Gentlemen: Guy Ritchie’s Genius
2020s Films
  • Mufasa: The Lion King: Say Bye-bye to Disney’s Golden Era of Film
  • One of them Days: A cheeky comedy
  • Relationship Goals: Characteristically Hollow