2.5 Reels
Reel Reviews
3.5 Reels
3 Reels
Gunpowder Milkshake
John Wick showed studios that the assassin story is alive and well. The only question would be, who would attempt to replicate the formula successfully. Unfortunately, there have not been many from my perspective that have […]
3.5 Reels
Black Widow
Over the past 13 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has created a second nature feel to their releases, so when the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, it was pretty surreal for cinephiles to imagine a […]
3 Reels
The Tomorrow War
The Tomorrow War is the latest sci-fi action film from Amazon, bought from Skydance. I have to say I enjoyed this more than I expected as none of the trailers caught my attention. It doesn’t […]
3 Reels
No Sudden Move
No Sudden Move is Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh’s second film for HBO Max after the Meryl Streep starrer Let Them All Talk, and it found him in familiar territory. This is his latest heist film, […]
2.5 Reels
F9: The Fast Saga
F9 is the latest movie in the Fast and the Furious saga, and by this point in the franchise, you kind of know what to expect. You can’t go into these movies expecting anything, but […]
2.5 Reels
False Positive – Tribeca 2021
Rosemary’s Baby is one of the finest horror films of all time, so when a modern retelling of the iconic film is on the release calendar, it’s hard not to doubt the film’s eventual quality. With […]
3.5 Reels
How It Ends – Tribeca 2021
Over the past year, there have been films released that were shot during the COVID-19 pandemic that have been downright uninteresting and lacking any form of entertainment. But, one of the films presented as the […]
3 Reels
Fatherhood
Fatherhood is the latest Netflix original film and is a rare step into dramatic territory for Kevin Hart, similar to the surprisingly moving but funny The Upside. Netflix bought it from Sony, and I feel […]
3 Reels
2.5 Reels
Catch The Fair One – Tribeca 2021
One of the best aspects of the Tribeca Film Festival is it allows new voices in Hollywood to be heard and for their work to be seen. This year’s festival is no different as there […]
3 Reels
12 Mighty Orphans – Tribeca 2021
To anyone that knows me, I am quite an unabashed sports fan, and the only thing that mirrors that same emotion with sports for me is movies. I love a good old-fashioned sports film. There […]
3 Reels
Stockholm Syndrome – Tribeca 2021
While I’ve always been passionate about hip-hop over the past few years, I can’t claim to be as passionate as I once was. Therefore, the rise of A$AP Rocky, while familiar with the name, I […]
3.5 Reels
The Novice – Tribeca 2021
A competitive spirit is one that I’ve held onto throughout my life. Whether it’s athletics, debating, or within my professional career, I’ve always strived to be the best I can be. The idea has never […]
3.5 Reels
Dating & New York – Tribeca 2021
There are few sure things in life – death, taxes, and the fact that every year, a film lands on your lap that utterly surprises you and leaves you longing for more. This film deserves […]
3 Reels
No Man of God – Tribeca 2021
The phenomenon of serial murderers continues to live in a significant space in the dark recesses of the American psyche. I attend several horror fan conventions throughout a calendar year and you can’t imagine the […]
3 Reels
All The Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding – Tribeca 2021
When I was preparing my selection of films to cover at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, All The Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding is one that jumped off the page as a […]
2.5 Reels
Italian Studies – Tribeca 2021
Vanessa Kirby has been on quite a roll over the past few years. From her role on Netflix’s The Crown to her action-filled role in Hobbs and Shaw to her heartbreaking Academy Award-nominated performance in Pieces of a Woman, Kirby continues […]
3 Reels
Kubrick By Kubrick – Tribeca 2021
Over the 20 plus years, I’ve been a fan of film, and outside of Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese, I don’t think there’s ever been a better director than Stanley Kubrick. His filmography contained so […]
3 Reels
See for Me – Tribeca 2021
Home invasion horror/thrillers have been a staple of the genre for decades upon decades. Some of the terrifying moments in the film are most effective when the audience feels a level of discomfort as our […]
3.5 Reels
Last Film Show – Tribeca 2021
They say you always remember your first time as a cinephile. I am pretty confident that we all remember the first time we experienced our first theatrical experience. Whether that experience led to becoming an […]
1.5 Reels
David's Reel Reviews
Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It – Tribeca 2021
Rita Moreno is a legend in the industry. From her early work in Hollywood to her iconic Oscar-winning performance in West Side Story, Moreno’s career remains one of the most unique and diverse of all time. So, […]
2.5 Reels
Honeydew – Tribeca 2021
As an avid fan of the horror genre, I always look forward to the horror slate annually at the Tribeca Film Festival. It’s usually filled with indy horror films that turn out to be some […]
David's Reel Reviews
3.5 Reels
3 Reels
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Over the past eight years, The Conjuring Universe has become the standard-bearer in the horror genre. Regarding financial and primarily critical acclaim, the universe has done an excellent job creating a pop-culture love for the franchise, similar […]
3.5 Reels
4 Reels
In the Heights
Being a Latino (I’m Cuban American) and a cinephile has often led to a mixed bag of emotions towards the art form I love. I adore film and its impact on my life and society […]
3.5 Reels
A Quiet Place Part II
Editor’s Note: David wrote this review after the original March 8, 2020, NYC screening of A Quiet Place Part II. We’ve updated it for 2021. We’re so happy you can finally read it. Two years […]
3 Reels
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Those Who Wish Me Dead has been one of my most anticipated films for the past two years, so I had big expectations for it, especially since it comes from Taylor Sheridan. He has given us […]
2.5 Reels
The Woman in the Window
Anyone who knows me knows that Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite director, and I consider Rear Window a masterpiece. So, when hearing that A.J Finn’s The Woman in the Window would be adapted to film, I was interested in […]
3 Reels
3 Reels
Army of the Dead
Zack Snyder is having quite a year. Just two months after his long-anticipated Snyder Cut release, Snyder is back with Army of the Dead, taking him back to the genre that got him started – zombies. Back in 2004, Snyder […]
3 Reels
Wrath of Man
Wrath of Man is the latest from writer/director Guy Ritchie and is a remake of the 2004 French film Cash Truck. The film continues its winning streaking, debuting one year after his return to form with […]
4 Reels
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
When looking back on Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s resume, it speaks for itself. Starting with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the duo has gone on to write or produce some of the best-animated films […]
2 Reels
Without Remorse
Without Remorse is the latest Amazon original film and the newest film in Tom Clancy’s connected world, including Jack Ryan. Sadly, it’s the worst Tom Clancy film so far. I really wanted to love this film […]
3.5 Reels
The Artist’s Wife
While it’s not as strong as The Father, The Artist’s Wife tells a similar story dealing with someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease and the effect it has on those around you. This film resonated with me […]
2.5 Reels
Coming 2 America
I have to mention that the original Coming to America is my all-time favorite comedy, so I wasn’t expecting much from Coming 2 America. My expectations were meager because I just knew in my heart […]
4 Reels
Shiva Baby
Shiva Baby is a film I had heard some incredible things about since last year’s film festivals, but one that I wasn’t looking forward to until earlier this week when the red band trailer dropped and […]
3.5 Reels
3.5 Reels
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Editor’s Note: Read David’s original review of Justice League (2017) As subjective as critiquing film can be, I’ve been very outspoken about my lack of interest in many of Zack Snyder’s films. Outside of Watchmen and Dawn of the Dead, I’ve never put him […]
3.5 Reels
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar was a hilarious film that was very different than what I expected. Besides the girlfriends on vacation comedy I was expecting, this film also has a crime […]
3 Reels
Willy’s Wonderland
Is Willy’s Wonderland a great movie? No, but is it an entertaining and fun one? Hell yes! I’m a big fan of Nicolas Cage, and what I like to call his “Cage rage”, so going […]
3.5 Reels
Saint Maud
At first glance, the trailer for Saint Maud its color palette, tone, and subject matter would make cinephiles wonder if Hereditary‘s Ari Aster was behind the project. However, first-time writer-director Rose Glass is responsible for this bold and […]
David's Reel Reviews
Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah premieres on February 12, 2021, in theaters and on HBO Max. One of the year’s most anticipated films, Judas and the Black Messiah, has arrived. Since the film’s first trailer, […]
3 Reels
Reel Review: The Little Things
Editor’s Note: Jared Leto scored a 2021 Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture as of this publication. The Little Things is the first film up […]
David's Reel Reviews
Malcolm & Marie
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 […]
4 Reels