Every year the Awards Season has a late bloomer in the game that disrupts the norm and becomes a focal point of conversation between Oscar pundits. Last year, 1917 almost took that late-game momentum to the Oscar […]
6 years ago Frozen took over the pop culture world and it feels like its never left. As Frozen II get ready to hit theater November 22nd, the film’s first reactions have been released. By the films first reactions, […]
For almost 30 years, director Quentin Tarantino has created a resume that is not only impressive but has thrown him into the discussion as one of the finest directors of this generation. Despite not hitting […]
Earlier this year, Avengers: Endgame concluded a culmination of story arcs that spanned over ten years. Audiences went into theaters clamoring and prepared to be completely enthralled by the final chapters of Captain America, Iron […]
Almost 10 years after the conclusion of one of the greatest film trilogies of all time, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the gang are back for Toy Story 4. While there has been less enthusiasm for this […]
After many bumps in the road, X-Men: Dark Phoenix has arrived. The film had its world premiere last night and the first reactions of the film are finally here. The overall thread of these reactions confirm that […]
As an avid fan of amusement parks, Action Park is one of the most controversial parks in the state of New Jersey and dangerous in the world. A park that in its heyday was was […]
Back in December of 2015, I exited my viewing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and lauded it with critical praise. I thought it was everything I wanted and more and I was quick to […]
Since 2013, DC has been playing catchup with the successful Marvel Cinematic Universe with its DC Extended Universe. While Marvel’s formula included origin stories for each of their individual superheroes as a lead up to […]
Based on the trailers and talent attached, Charlize Theron’s summer action vehicle, Atomic Blonde, has all the makings of a fun escape that should thrill, excite, and entertain audiences. Unfortunately, the film is a flop that […]
Baby Driver was the most fun I’ve had in theaters in a while that wasn’t about superheroes or part of a big box office franchise. Edgar Wright totally redeemed himself after The World’s End by stepping back to […]
I walked into Alien: Covenant thinking I was going to come out of the film singing its praises. I was one of the people that thought 2012’s Prometheus was an intriguing and cerebral sci-fi effort that didn’t […]
I should get one thing out of the way before I dive into my review of The Fate of the Furious. There was no way this eighth installment was going to match Furious 7 on […]
There is no denying that the $110 million spent to bring Ghost in the Shell to the big screen looks like money well spent. Every cent seems to have made it to the final product […]
It’s a “tale as old as time” and that’s probably why the familiarity of Beauty and the Beast is so comforting. This live-action adaptation of the 1991 animated classic of the same name wraps the audience […]
Differentiating between what a good film is and loving a franchise so much that you’re blinded by it that you can’t decipher through the bad is a dilemma I expected when first hearing about the Power […]
Despite the fact that Disney had released iconic films throughout the last century such as, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, and The Little Mermaid, none of those films had received an Academy Award […]
Back in 1996, Scream was the breath of fresh air that the genre desperately needed. Horror was in dire straits before that film came along and audiences were clearly in need of something fresh and new because, […]
Fist Fight is perfectly harmless and offers up a few laughs but it’s ultimately pretty forgettable once you’ve left the theater. It’s not reinventing the wheel or setting a new standard for comedy by any means […]
With a budget of $150 million, The Great Wall, directed by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou and starring Matt Damon, is the most expensive Hollywood-China co-production in its history. You would think the budget would ensure its success, […]
Imperial Dreams is a story about a father trying to leave his former life behind to do right by his son. John Boyega plays the 21-year old reformed gangster ‘Bambi’ in his struggles to leave […]
I’ll be perfectly honest with you. I was completely caught off guard by John Wick back when it was released in 2014. It was a prime example of expecting very little but coming out of it gaining […]
It’s no secret that movie franchises are the go to for studios to make their money. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Harry Potter, the film franchise, good or bad, is consistently a cash cow. The Fifty Shades franchise […]
The Batman franchise has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years. From the camp of Batman ’66 to the importance of Batman ’89, the franchise has become a staple of not just cinema but the standard representative […]
Rings is a desperate cash grab but it’s interesting how poorly this cash grab was handled. Why make a sequel/slight reboot nearly 15 years since The Ring Two when that film wasn’t received in the best […]
While watching Resident Evil: The Final Chapter I was reminded of my viewing of Underworld: Blood Wars from a few weeks ago. These are both franchises that have achieved worldwide appeal that I don’t quite understand […]
Before I get into my review of A Dog’s Purpose, I want to address the elephant in the room. At this point, we’ve all seen the video that was first released by TMZ that showed a […]
There is a part of me that respects Vin Diesel’s commitment to the franchises that have made him an action star. In 2001, The Fast and the Furious brought him his first taste of mainstream success […]
In 2015, The Visit became a much-needed hit for director and writer, M. Night Shyamalan. Some have described him an inconsistent genius and despite a stellar early start, he experienced a huge career slump that […]
After first hearing about the release of The Founder in early 2016 and watching the trailer, I immediately put Michael Keaton in the running for a Best Actor nomination. Keaton has given noteworthy performances in his […]
I happened to watch Underworld: Blood Wars and Hidden Figures on the same day and the experience with both films was vastly different. Underworld left me completely underwhelmed while Hidden Figures left me feeling completely […]
Christmas isn’t complete without a few traditions and Home Alone has been one of those traditions for as long as I can remember. I can recall seeing this in theaters as a kid and I […]
How can a project like this attract such grade A talent? I have to believe that the script they received was far removed from the finished product we get on screen. I’m trying to think […]
Disclaimer: This review reveals cameos of characters from the Star Wars canon. If you do not want to know who is in the film, please stop reading. In 1977, we first heard about the capturing of the […]
1978’s Halloween is still the ultimate slasher film in my book. Not only is it a well-crafted horror film, but it’s also a solid exercise in independent filmmaking. Even with my deep love and admiration […]
I still vividly recall the first time I saw the original Star Wars trilogy. My stepdad is a huge fan of the franchise and I was maybe about 11 when he brought them up to […]
The frustrating thing about comedies like Office Christmas Party is that there is potential for something truly funny here. The trailers suggest a pretty rowdy good time but despite its R-rating, the film plays things […]
When you have a debut like Damien Chazelle had with 2014’s Whiplash, all eyes are going to be on what you’re going to do next. Whiplash, in my opinion, is one of the best films […]
Robert Zemeckis has a had an interesting career of films that offer a look into his diversity as a filmmaker. From Back to the Future to Castaway, he has shown his superior skills as a […]
20 years ago, there was no other figure in sports or entertainment more well known than Michael Jordan. The man not only revolutionized the game of basketball but created a brand that continues to dominate today. […]
Marvel deserves a lot of credit for making the general movie audience care about their lesser known comic book properties. Last year, I had minimal knowledge about Ant-Man and I ended up enjoying it a […]
October 31st, 1995 was a day that will live in infamy for a young boy. On that evening, after a night of trick or treating, that young boy turned on USA Network and caught the […]
After the success of the definitive Batman story, The Dark Knight Returns, it was only a matter of time that the essential Joker origin story, The Killing Joke, would follow. Fast forward to last year’s […]
Originally intended to be a trilogy, the Jason Bourne franchise deviated from that script when it released 2012’s The Bourne Legacy concentrating on a new character (Jeremy Renner) within the Bourne universe, similar to the direction taken […]
The most important aspect of an installment of a franchise is the respect shown to the material and its fans. George Lucas has been spitting on the franchise he created for years with sub-par prequels […]
Shooting on the sequel to Prometheus and prequel to the Alien franchise, Alien: Covenant has completed shooting, and to celebrate, 20th Century Fox released a brand new photo. Ridley Scott returns to direct the second chapter in […]
Bryan Singer has made a career with the X-Men franchise up to this point. After the failure of Batman and Robin, studios were not releasing comic book/superhero films for a few years. It looked like the genre […]
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