Review: The Irishman (2019)

2019 was the year of legendary directors at the top of their game, and The Irishman is evidence that Martin Scorsese is as good as he has ever been. People complaining about the film’s length (3.5 hours) clearly don’t appreciate the art of cinema, and with it being available on Netflix, it is very easy to take [short] breaks where needed, as I did without feeling overwhelmed by the film’s epic length.

Review: Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood (2019)

I must confess that, while I very much enjoyed Inglorious Basterds and The Hateful Eight, I am not a Tarantino diehard; yet, I was excited for the prospect of seeing legendary actors Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for the first time, in a film set in what many refer to as the Golden Age of Hollywood. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, as the trailers were entertaining but gave little away (which is what they should do, not spoil premises).