The Best Movies of 2018
As 2018 came to a close, so did one of the best years in film’s recent history. From small indies to big blockbusters, the industry was filled with quality content … Continue Reading The Best Movies of 2018
‘Aquaman’ Review
James Wan’s DC flick is a flawed yet inventive and fun popcorn film that marks a pleasant surprise for the franchise.
‘Roma’ Review: Cuarón Delivers a Stunning and Beautiful Film about Family
★★★★★ With Roma, Alfonso Cuarón brings to life a beautiful story with stunning visuals that make it one of the best and most important films of the decade. Set in … Continue Reading ‘Roma’ Review: Cuarón Delivers a Stunning and Beautiful Film about Family
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Review
★★★ Despite feeling bloated by too many storylines and having some obvious flaws in its writing, The Crimes of Grindelwald eventually finds its footing thanks to some strong performances and … Continue Reading ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Review
‘House of Cards’ Season Six Review: Robin Wright Shines in Uneven Conclusion of the Emmy-Winning Show
★★★½ The final season of House of Cards upgrades Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood to the lead role — with mixed results. After the inexplicable death of her husband and former … Continue Reading ‘House of Cards’ Season Six Review: Robin Wright Shines in Uneven Conclusion of the Emmy-Winning Show
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review: Rami Malek Leads A Flawed Yet Heartfelt Biopic
★★★½ Led by a star-making performance by Rami Malek, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ overcomes its shaky second act and awkward writing with a killer soundtrack and an amazing conclusion. The film follows … Continue Reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review: Rami Malek Leads A Flawed Yet Heartfelt Biopic
‘Halloween’ Review: A Satisfying Yet Imperfect Return for the Franchise
★★★ Halloween is mostly a success, delivering the franchise’s best sequel yet — even if it doesn’t really mean much. 40 years after the events of the first film and … Continue Reading ‘Halloween’ Review: A Satisfying Yet Imperfect Return for the Franchise
‘A Star is Born’ Review: An Incredibly Powerful Update to the Classic
★★★★½ Impeccably directed and superbly acted, this third remake of ‘A Star is Born’ shines as the best yet. After Jackson Maine, a famous country singer, encounters a bar singer … Continue Reading ‘A Star is Born’ Review: An Incredibly Powerful Update to the Classic
Venom Review: A Deeply Flawed, Ridiculously Fun Ride
★★½ Venom is a flawed and over-the-top movie that is entertaining enough to justify its existence. While investigating a dangerous experiment, Eddie Brock, a journalist, merges his body with the … Continue Reading Venom Review: A Deeply Flawed, Ridiculously Fun Ride
Opinion: DC Works Best When Grounded in Realism, and The Joker is Proof of It
After getting our first look at the Joker in the Todd Philips-directed origin film, I came to a conclusion that has been building up in my mind for a few … Continue Reading Opinion: DC Works Best When Grounded in Realism, and The Joker is Proof of It
‘The Nun’ Review: A Disappointingly Mediocre Outing in the ‘Conjuring’ Franchise
★★ ‘The Nun’ mostly disappoints with a weak script and minimal scares that make this a lackluster entry in ‘The Conjuring’ franchise. The film follows Irene, played by Taissa Farmiga, … Continue Reading ‘The Nun’ Review: A Disappointingly Mediocre Outing in the ‘Conjuring’ Franchise
Sharp Objects: Series Finale Review and Analysis
★★★★★ **SPOILERS AHEAD** Jean Marc Valle’s second HBO series, Sharp Objects, based upon the novel by Gillian Flynn, manages to overcome Big Little Lies with a meticulous and brilliantly-crafted psychological … Continue Reading Sharp Objects: Series Finale Review and Analysis
Early Oscars 2019 Predictions: Best Picture
We’re more than halfway into the year, and as festival season gears up, we can now start to picture which films will be featured at Hollywood’s biggest awards show. NOTE: … Continue Reading Early Oscars 2019 Predictions: Best Picture
BOX OFFICE PROJECTIONS: CAN ‘CRAZY RICH ASIANS’ CHALLENGE HOLDOVER ‘THE MEG’?
After surprising almost everyone in Hollywood with its big opening, ‘The Meg’ will now compete in its second weekend with fellow Warner Bros. film, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, which is opening … Continue Reading BOX OFFICE PROJECTIONS: CAN ‘CRAZY RICH ASIANS’ CHALLENGE HOLDOVER ‘THE MEG’?
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Review: The Best Sequel to the Original Yet
★★★½ The sequel to the 2015 smash hit is the best installment of the franchise since the 1993 original. Picking up after the events of Jurassic World, the park is … Continue Reading ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Review: The Best Sequel to the Original Yet
Box Office Actuals: ‘Incredibles 2’ Shatters Records With Huge $183M+ Weekend
While everyone expected a big weekend for the Pixar sequel, nobody saw this coming. ‘Incredibles 2’ not only unseated previous animated champ Finding Dory ($135M), but it also grossed more … Continue Reading Box Office Actuals: ‘Incredibles 2’ Shatters Records With Huge $183M+ Weekend
