Paul Feig does Hitchcock? Seems like a pretty ridiculous statement considering Feig’s filmography and comedic background. This is the man that brought us the canceled too soon, Freaks and Geeks, as well as solid female-led […]
There is something inherently familiar of Summer of 84, yet something fresh at the same time. The familiarity stems from it embracing a strong sense of 80’s nostalgia and containing thriller elements of Rear Window, […]
Sometimes you go into a movie with zero expectations and come out completely surprised by the finished product. That’s exactly how I felt after leaving Crazy Rich Asians, a film that wasn’t even on my […]
Perhaps the biggest stunt that the Mission: Impossible franchise has pulled off is that it has gotten better with each subsequent film. You would think that a film series that is now six movies deep […]
After a lackluster year in 2017 (and arguably even longer than that), comedy has seen a bit of resurgence in quality and improved performance at the box office. Game Night was released earlier this year […]
As we end another Memorial Day weekend at the box office, the narrative has been spun to call Solo: A Star Wars Story a disappointment. The film opened well below tracking and since we have […]
In 2016, Deadpool put a fresh spin on the superhero origin tale. The film indulged in its snarkiness and audacity and rejected the traditional tropes of the genre. There was no real precedent that the […]
I would like to take a moment to give Blumhouse Productions all the kudos. This is a company that clearly loves the horror genre and has stayed true to their concept of producing microbudget horror […]
As you read this review, headlines will continue to pour in about the record-breaking success of Black Panther. From placing itself in the top five opening weekends of all time to moviegoers seeing it multiple […]
It has finally arrived, folks! The climax we have all been waiting for. What began in 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey and what basically concluded in 2017’s Fifty Shades Darker, reaches its “happy ending” in […]
One of the first rules of screenwriting is that you should consistently move the narrative forward through action rather than dialogue. It’s believed that if a film gets too “wordy” it can lose the interest […]
Every year we get a film that looks like a complete disaster but manages to defy all odds and end up being a pleasant surprise. In 2017 the recipient of that honor came as the […]
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 […]
Back when Justice League disappointingly opened to less than $100 million for its opening weekend, a true success story was playing out in the number two spot. A little $20 million film that was tracking […]
I have to give Marvel credit for consistently working on things that may not entirely work. Their cinematic universe has thrived because, even in some of their weaker efforts, there is a feeling that they’re […]
It’s pretty amazing that the horror genre hasn’t really applied the Groundhog Day premise until this last weekend’s release of Happy Death Day. It seems like an obvious plot device to use but maybe it […]
Back in 1990, the original Flatliners was able to deflect mixed reviews by showcasing its talented young cast (Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, & Kevin Bacon to name a few) and illustrating a sense of style […]
At this point, we all know the casual moviegoer has decided that Darren Aronofsky’s mother! is a mess of epic proportions. With its underwhelming opening weekend box office and “F” CinemaScore, the film’s theatrical life […]
It’s no secret that the month of August has been a low point at the movies. It has always been known as the month when studios release lesser offerings from their summer movie schedule (although […]
Back in 2013, after making the underrated Side Effects, Steven Soderbergh announced his retirement from feature filmmaking. It was a bit of a blow because Soderbergh is certainly a director with a unique voice & […]
For all the stories of post production problems, poor test screenings and a rough journey years in the making to get it to the big screen, The Dark Tower isn’t the shambled mess you might […]
They say you save the best for last but this isn’t always the case with big movie franchises. After a great second installment, some film series drop the ball on the third act (Spider-Man 3, […]
I don’t think anyone would’ve blamed us for being a bit cautious when stepping into Rise of the Planet of the Apes when it was released back in 2011. Our foray into this world was […]
Back in 2002, Spider-Man ushered in the new wave of the summer movie season. Before Spider-Man, summer releases usually didn’t hit until June but that particular film turned May into the new blockbuster destination. When it […]
If this lackluster summer movie season has taught us anything, it’s that reboots, rehashes and “big” franchises, don’t always excite the casual moviegoer. Despite strong showings from Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and Wonder Woman […]
Much has been said about the state of comedy at the multiplex nowadays. According to Deadline, there hasn’t been a true live action comedic hit since last summer’s Central Intelligence and that numerous comedic releases […]
If you need a brisk laugh at the movies, Rough Night certainly does the job. Although the critical response has been mixed and the box office came in well below expectations over the weekend, it’s […]
They finally got it right! After three DCEU films that have ranged from mediocre to terrible, the stars have aligned and given them a film that is worthy of praise. Wonder Woman has had a long […]
I’m going to be in the minority on this one but I’m here to tell you that Baywatch isn’t nearly as bad as people are saying. It’s definitely juvenile and not as clever as it should […]
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 […]
On June 22, 2001, my buddy and I decided to take a trip to the movies. The school year had just ended (in fact June 22nd, a Friday, kicked off our summer vacation and the end […]
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 […]
Some movies are all about fan service and enticing our nostalgia Power Rangers is another film added to that list. I will say I had my doubts about whether this concept had any life left […]
Life is at times frustrating and fascinating. There is a bit of rocky start and unsteady finish but the middle portion of the film is an exercise in pure tension and suspense. The tension is […]
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 […]
Beauty and the Beast was the second Disney film released during the golden era of Disney animation. It began with The Little Mermaid in 1989 and continued after with the release of Aladdin in 1992 […]
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, […]
If A Cure For Wellness was about an hour shorter, I think it could’ve been a pretty compelling psychological thriller. The problem is the film clocks in at nearly 2 and half hours and clearly […]
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 […]
I’ve come to the conclusion that the Fifty Shades franchise is a case of it is what it is. The films likely please the fans of E.L. James books and that appears to be the […]
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 […]
Sometimes we all want to be a part of a movement. When a mass group of people seem to be embracing something in droves it tends to peak our interest. I didn’t read a single […]
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 […]
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