So when I’m not checking out the newest cinematic offerings, I do marketing management for a restaurant here in Los Angeles. The restaurant happens to be in the same plaza as the Arclight Beach Cities […]
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 […]
In 2015, Kingsman: The Secret Service was a breath of fresh air because it was so unexpected. It was released the same Valentine’s Day weekend as Fifty Shades of Grey and that film hogged much […]
I would say I’m more of a casual fan of all things Star Trek. I don’t claim to be an expert on any of its lore and I’m not really offended when liberties are taken […]
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 certainly a good weekend to be a horror fan. After a few weeks of dismal box office returns that made us wonder if anyone was filling seats at the local multiplex, a little clown […]
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 […]
From a purely visual experience, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is interesting. The problem at hand is that the narrative never reaches the heights of its visual palette. For some of its runtime, […]
I was going to review The Emoji Movie with a series of emojis like this:😤😖😞😳💩💩🖕 Then I realized I’m an adult and I have a responsibility to actually tell you if this is a good […]
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 […]
There’s no denying that in the Marvel Comics canon, there is probably no one as popular as Spider-Man. Other Marvel titles have their own level of popularity but Spider-Man probably has a universal appeal. The […]
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 […]
It’s a shame that the general movie public has seemed to shun It Comes At Night. Despite strong critical reviews, the film received a dismal “D” opening day CinemaScore and was met with a lukewarm […]
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 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 […]
In August of 2014, I didn’t know what to expect from Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel’s track record was a stellar trajectory but I had never heard of this ragtag group of heroes who were […]
Believe it or not, I have struggled with how to grade Unforgettable, the latest domestic thriller that feels destined to live in the shadow of many that have come before it. On the one hand, […]
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 […]
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 […]
During my childhood, I actively collected comic books and X-Men tended to be the series I gravitated to the most. I found the characters and situations more complex and really caught onto what they were […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sleepless occupies a space of complete mediocrity. It’s never terrible but it’s also never really good. It’s occasionally entertaining but never entertaining enough. It seems content with being average, which seems fitting for a film […]
While Live By Night is a bit flawed, I don’t think it’s nearly as bad as some of the reviews have suggested. Admittedly I was a bit excited to see the film when trailers began […]
Before going into Monster Trucks, I decided I had to approach the film with the mind of a 12-year-old. This isn’t a film made for someone who just turned 32 so I knew it wouldn’t be […]
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 […]
Back when the Underworld franchise began in 2003, I didn’t think by 2017 we’d be five films deep into this particular series. I enjoyed the first film for what it was but with each installment, I […]
One of the biggest debates during the “Oscars So White” debacle that plagued the nominations last year was that there weren’t enough roles of substance for people of color. I was one of the people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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