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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The fanboys can put their proton packs away, there is no need to put this film into a trap where Ray, Peter, Egon, and Winston trapped ghosts 32 years ago. Ghostbusters is not the train wreck […]
There is not a more satisfying feeling for a cinephile than having mild to no expectations for a film, yet at its conclusion, you are not just pleasantly surprised by its greatness, but the film […]
While Pixar has made it the norm to create original stories in their long history, lately the popular animation studio has begun to concentrate on their already established films and create new stories for them. While […]
ESPN’s 30 for 30 sets the bar high consistently for excellent and informative sports documentaries and they’ve done no differently here. Their latest installment, O.J.: Made in America is one of the greatest documentaries ever made. […]
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