Movies of a Petite Aspie

Daniel Wu and Alicia Vikander Director: Roar Uthaug Screenwriters: Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Alastair Siddons Starring: Alicia Vikander, Walton Goggins, Dominic West, Daniel Wu, Kristin Scott Thomas MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and some language Genres: Action, Adventure Theatrical Release Date: March 16, 2018 Rotten Tomatoes Score : 50%   Clip: "Waterfall" Tomb Raider  is much better than it has any reason to be.  Not that it needed to be bad, but with the plethora of remakes and reboots as of late, it is easy to have low expectations for the majority of them.  Director Roar Uthaug's Tomb Raider is definitely more of a reboot than a remake, as it is a far cry from the poorly-made Angelina Jolie-starring Lara Croft movies (of which there are two).  Jolie's Croft was certainly slick, but the focus seemed to be more on her sex appeal than anything else.  Tom Raider , however,  Is more about Croft’s br...

Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford Director: Greg Berlanti Screenwriters: Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker (based on the novel by Becky Albertalli) Starring: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual references, language, and teen partying Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance Theatrical Release Date: March 16, 2018 Rotten Tomatoes Score : 92%   Clip: "Why Is Straight the Default?" Love, Simon  is a coming-of-age rom-com tailor-made for 21st-century teenagers.  And it just so happens that it's the first one that features a gay lead.  Based on the best-selling YA adult by Becky Albertalli, Simon directed by Greg Berlanti, who spearheads CW shows such as Arrow and The Flash , and written by This Is Us  scribes Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker. Berlanti, Berger, and Aptaker bring numerous pop culture and political references, which certainly helps to a...

Storm Reid & Levi Miller Director: Ava DuVernay Screenwriter: Jennifer Lee (based on the novel by Madeline L'Engle) Starring: Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine MPAA Rating: Rated PG for thematic elements and some peril Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family, Science-Fiction & Fantasy Theatrical Release Date: March 9, 2018 Rotten Tomatoes Score : 42%   Clip: "This Is Wild" A Wrinkle in Time is disappointing in many ways yet I couldn't help but be entertained regardless.  Reese Witherspoon's Mrs. Whatsit says that she's "underwhelmed" with Storm Reid's Meg, and one could easily say the same about the film.  Madeline L'Engle's children's novel, on which the movie is based, is a difficult work to adapt for the big screen, although this is often the case with beloved classics such as this.  And, in the more-than-capable hands of Ava DuVernay ( Selma, 13t...

In short, here are my fearless picks and predictions (not the same thing) for this year's 2018 Oscars.  I always get so nervous for some reason, even though I don't know any of the people involved.  Hopefully, though, someday I will.  (Or, even better, I'll be nominated myself.  Really, I just want to attend and wear a fancy dress and be there for those Envelopgate-like moments).  Best Picture Should Win: Call Me By Your Name Will Win: The Shape of Water Best Actor in a Leading Role Should Win: Timothee Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name Will Win: Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour Best Actress in a Leading Role Should Win: Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water Will Win: Frances McDormand, Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Actor in a Supporting Role Should/Will Win: Sam Rockwell, Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Actress in a Supporting Role Should/Will Win: Allison Janney, I, Tonya Best Animated Feature Film Should/Will Win: Coco ...