Amy CarterWatching the Star Wars Movies with a 4-Year-OldJust last night, I finished watching all 8 episodic Star Wars movies with my 4-year-old son, for his first time. Here is my story.Mar 11, 2019Mar 11, 2019
Amy CarterVice Review (2018): Bale is great, but does Cheney deserve this much screen time?This was my most anticipated movie of 2018. This is directed by Adam McKay, who also directed The Big Short in 2015, which was not only my…Jan 10, 2019Jan 10, 2019
Amy CarterBoy Erased Review (2018): Let’s Not Pretend That This is Ancient HistoryOK, disclaimer. This is going to be another glowing review, but it’s December so this is what happens. Studios save their best films for…Dec 17, 2018Dec 17, 2018
Amy CarterWidows Review (2018): A Thrilling, Capable Story About Thrilling, Capable WomenIf you’re like me, you’ve been patiently waiting for Steve McQueen’s next feature film as a director since 12 Years A Slave came out in…Dec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018
Amy CarterEighth Grade (2018) Review: Who is Elsie Fisher? Actually, who is Bo Burnham?This one really came out of nowhere for me. My favorite podcast guys were really high on this, and I had never heard of it. Not only had I…Dec 4, 2018Dec 4, 2018
Amy CarterBohemian Rhapsody (2018) Review: Arriving at the Intended DestinationOK, I think it’s important, when deciding if you “like” a movie, to consider lots of variables. Sure, the usuals: writing, acting…Dec 1, 2018Dec 1, 2018
Amy CarterYour Definitive 2018 Awards Season WatchlistWhat do I mean when I say “Awards Season?” I mean any film that could be considered in the conversation for Oscars. Will all of these earn…Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018
Amy CarterFirst Man (2018) Review: I Wish We Were All Talking About This Movie*spoilers? I guess? But not even really*Nov 27, 2018Nov 27, 2018
Amy CarterReview: A Star Is Born (2018)Well it must be Oscar season if I am waking up with a raw emotional wound that I suspect will fester. Seeing A Star is Born last night…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
Amy Carter3 Comedy Gems You (Probably) MissedYou know how it takes going away to college to realize your family isn’t normal? This was true for me on a number of levels, but relevant…Mar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017