The guy sitting next to me in the theater wearing the hunting hat kept pumping his fist at every headshot and said “hell yeah” at least three times, so that should be all you need to know about this film. “London Has Fallen” is the sequel to the 2013 surprise semi-hit “Olympus Has Fallen.” If… Continue reading ‘London Has Fallen’ a Passable Action Flick
There is a world of difference between potential and reality, and films are no different. “Risen” tells the tale of a Roman solider (Joseph Fiennes) who is tasked with leading an investigation to find the body of Jesus (Cliff Curtis) after his crucifixion and alleged resurrection. Kevin Reynolds directs. The premise of “Risen” had a… Continue reading ‘Risen’ an Example of the Book Being Better
The 88th Academy Awards will take place on February 28 at 8pm, and while some awards are all but locks, others are more up in the air. Here are my thoughts and predictions on who will take home the shiny golden statues for the Big 6 awards come Sunday night. BEST PICTURE It is pretty… Continue reading 2016 Oscar Predictions
Maybe studios should listen to fans more often. “Deadpool” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular superhero (well, antihero), who after being the subject of an experiment that gives him superhuman abilities, sets out on a path of revenge against the man who almost ruined his life (Ed Skrein). Morena Baccarin, T. J. Miller, and Gina… Continue reading ‘Deadpool’ a Simple but Gleefully Vulgar Superhero Tale
The only thing I love more than movies are movies about movies. “Hail, Caesar!” follows the day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a 1950s Hollywood “fixer” who must deal with the issues created by the actors of his studio. George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, and Channing Tatum… Continue reading ‘Hail, Caesar!’ a Fun Love Letter to Movies
Well if “Titanic” didn’t make me want to never work on a boat, this sure did. “The Finest Hours” stars Chris Pine (I guess they should’ve called the movie “The *Pinest* Hours,” huh? [clears throat]) as Bernie Webber, who in 1952 set out on an improbable rescue mission to save the crew of an oil… Continue reading ‘The Finest Hours’ a Fine But Forgettable Rescue Film
They should probably stop turning TV shows into movies. “Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland” is the continuation of the cancelled television series, “Blue Mountain State,” and follows now-NFL number one pick Thad Castle (Alan Ritchson) as he funds the biggest party of all-time in order to save his old college party house. Darin… Continue reading ‘Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland’ is Average Fan Service
Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and two-time MTV Movie Award for Best Shirtless Performance winner Zac Efron together for a road trip. Literally the film every human has been clamoring for since Efron burst onto the scene in 2006. “Dirty Grandpa” stars De Niro and Efron as a grandfather and grandson (I’ll let… Continue reading ‘Dirty Grandpa’ a Middling Comedy
The moment I got into my car I started playing N.W.A. in order to cleanse Ice Cube’s sins from being in this movie. “Ride Along 2” is the brilliantly titled sequel to 2014’s “Ride Along,” and features Kevin Hart and Ice Cube returning as “Kevin Hart and Ice Cube as cops” brothers-in-law. This time around… Continue reading ‘Ride Along 2’ an Unfunny Snooze of a Trip
A Michael Bay movie in January. This could get very ugly very quick… “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is the true story of six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi during the September 2012 attack. James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, and Max Martini star… Continue reading ’13 Hours’ A Genuine, Albeit Not Good Enough, Attempt from Bay
The Reel Deal 