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 […]
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 […]
The first half of 2017 has been nothing short of sub-par. Outside of Logan, Get Out, and Wonder Woman, there has not been much to rave about and quite frankly the year has had its slew of disappointments, […]
I have been pretty lenient when it comes to the Transformers franchise. I have always viewed them as the second most fun movies to watch at the theater behind the Fast and the Furious franchise […]
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 […]
After watching The Mummy, my immediate thought was that this flick should be thrown in a sarcophagus, placed deep in the bowels of a tomb with the doors sealed shut, never to be unearthed again. While I […]
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 […]
Walking into a theater with zero expectations has a consistent way of leading to an eventual surprise at a film’s end. While it’s fair to call the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise the worst Disney live action […]
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, […]
For the past 3 years, I have had the opportunity to attend the Tribeca Film Festival viewing some of the most entertaining films including world premieres. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fabulous take in Maggie in 2015 to 2016’s premiere […]
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 […]
If there is one word to describe Dreamworks Animation’s new film, The Boss Baby, it would be confusing. The element of imagination that is introduced through the main character mixed with the hard to understand […]
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 […]
The B-movie has been a staple of the horror genre for many years. From the early Ed Wood films to Killer Clowns From Outer Space to Troll 2, no one does the B-movie quite like the horror […]
17 years ago, Hugh Jackman brought Wolverine to life and to the big screen in 2000’s X-Men. This weekend, Jackman says goodbye to the character with the release of Logan in one of the most breathtaking well-developed stories, performances, […]
Since 1933, King Kong has been an iconic film monster. Outside of Godzilla, no other monster is as well known and as important as Kong especially to the progression of film. 1933’s version enlists Willis […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
Throughout the history of film, the word masterpiece is loosely thrown around to films that are undeserving of that merit. When discussing masterpieces, cinephiles often bring up Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, and Citizen Kane. While […]
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 […]
In 2017, it is hard to imagine the month of January without strong contenders for a top 10 film of the year…top 10 worst that is. We are only 17 days into 2017 and not […]
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 […]
When Patriots Day was first announced I first thought,”Only 3 years after the tragic events and we are already turning this into a film? Is it too soon?” The answer is no. Director Peter Berg has delivered […]
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 […]
It’s hard to imagine a year that a Martin Scorsese film is released and there is as little anticipation as there was with Silence. To many casual Scorsese fans, a premise of a film based on religious […]
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