Welcome to Luminary View! My name is Julian Lacayo, and if you’re curious to know a bit about the site, but a lot about me, check out the About page. Otherwise, I assume you’re here for some movie recommendations or something. Proceed please.
The king of comedy movies, Judd Apatow, is back with his newest dramatic comedy The King of Staten Island. Apatow teams up with comedian Pete Davidson to immerse audiences in the emotional journey of an ultra-sarcastic stoner, as he still copes with childhood trauma of losing his dad. Come, as we delve right into this incredibly layered film.
In times of quarantine, sometimes we need a good pick-me-up. The Wrong Missy is a tropical, R-rated comedy starring the likes of comedians David Spade and Lauren Lapkus. Join me as I take a look at some of the highlights, as well as the low points of the film.
At the end of 2019, the close of a decade, we have had a lot to look back at, everything from politics, to technology, science, and, yes, film. Join as we delve into some of the greatest movies of this past year, giving a sincere farewell to the past ten years of life, and a hopeful greeting to the year ahead of us.
A late look at Todd Phillips’ acclaimed, gripping super villain origin movie, Joker. It’s beautiful, it’s gritty, and it has been the center of a lot of different conversation, all of which we try to cover with this piece. Enjoy!
Check out this first installment of The Short Film Anthology series, where we take a good look at five diverse animated short films this time ‘round.
Ad Astra is a riveting film that portrays stunning visuals and themes, while also telling the story of a boy attempting to reconnect with his distant father.
We’re back, with a review on the beautiful and unique Telluride Film Festival, in CO. Amongst the mountains, each year, are where some of the best films are shown, from around the world, and we will now take look at some of these beautiful pieces. Enjoy!
Yesterday is a high spirited British romantic comedy, from director Danny Boyle, that surrounds a peculiar premise with one grim question: “What would it be like to live in a world without The Beatles?”.
The final chapter in this acclaimed Pixar franchise, Toy Story 4 is a fun, and heartwarming adventure that follows our favorite group of playthings to places of infinity and beyond!
We take a look at this new adventurous sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2; a fun, though not altogether perfect, film for the entire family.
In the first of my Spotlight Series, we will be taking a look at an Italian drama from Francesco Rosi, Christ Stopped at Eboli.
A rather late, but no less present, in depth look at this year’s film selection at the Tribeca Film Festival 2019
Shazam is a youthful, high energy superhero film, that uses perfect comedy and laughs to highlight this new ruler of DC cinematic universe.
This collection of reviews looks at the many diverse and wonderful films selected by SXSW 2019.
Alita: Battle Angel is an action packed mega movie that gives stunning visuals alongside “chair-gripping” fight scenes
This article delves into a curation of the most memorable entertainment of 2018 (from movies, to TV, to music videos). You won’t want to miss out!
Green Book, a lovely drama cataloging the unlikely friendship between two people. A scholarly pianist, and a tough-guy bouncer from The Bronx.
A Star Is Born follows the romantic story between two singers who are slowly forced to choose between success or each other
Searching is an online thriller that’s sure to keep you in suspense
Gringo, a dark comedy following a man trying to escape business with the wrong people
