Annette Bening

  • The Bride review: It lives in chaos

    ‘The Bride’ is a frenetic tale of female empowerment from the perspective of a woman who demands agency in her second life.

  • Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ is a galactic force to be reckoned with (Includes first-hand account)

    While the Marvel Cinematic Universe consistently delivers entertaining films, they are less committed to sticking to a linear timeline. Consequently, the movies must be rearranged like puzzle pieces to get the full picture. The latest movie is about to bring things full circle by going all the way back to the beginning (or actually, just before the beginning) before swinging back to the present debacle caused by Thanos. In spite of featuring some very strong female characters in their films, it unfortunately took Marvel 20 outings to make a movie with a female lead. Nonetheless, the moment has finally arrived with Captain Marvel.

  • Review: ‘20th Century Women’ is a tribute to all the women in our lives (Includes first-hand account)

    The ‘70s in the United States was a tumultuous time to live and grow up. Beneath the raucous never-ending war and countless protests, the women’s movement was finding, negotiating and establishing a new place in society. Punk was screaming about the sorrows of the working class, while female writers were attempting to empower other women by demystifying their bodies and identifying areas of oppression. The need for change was sweeping the nation and, as in 20th Century Women, it was starting at home.

  • Review: ‘Danny Collins’ is a charmer until the end (Includes first-hand account)

    Every life consists of a series of “what ifs.” The product of any alteration can be as trivial as not missing the elevator or as monumental as a major career shift. While little can be done about the past, realizing what could have been can inspire change for the future. In Danny Collins, an aging pop star discovers a missed opportunity that causes him to re-evaluate his entire life.