Like I started my “Force Awakens” review with, there’s not a review in the world that will stop you from seeing “The Last Jedi” but let’s give this a shot anyways. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is the 8th Episode of the main series and the second film in the sequel trilogy. The plot picks… Continue reading A Safe, Spoiler-Free Review of the Safe, Underwhelming ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
I would love for James Franco to take on the behind-the-scenes drama of the making of 2015’s “Fantastic Four;” the stories from that are incredible. “The Disaster Artist” depicts the making of “The Room,” the 2003 film that is so awful that is has gained a cult status and is widely accepted as the worst… Continue reading ‘The Disaster Artist’ is a Slight, Funny and at Times Heart-Breaking Look at the Creative Process
Just let Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson co-host the Oscars already, it’s long overdue. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a standalone sequel to the 1995 cult hit that starred Robin Williams. This time, instead of the board game coming into the real-world, four teens are transported into the jungles of Jumanji (now a video… Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Sequel May Not be Necessary, but it’s Pretty Fun
Michael Shannon is a national treasure and we are not worthy of him. “The Shape of Water” stars Sally Hawkins as a mute custodian worker living in 1962 Baltimore. When the secret government facility she works at brings in an aquatic creature from the Amazon, she befriends it and seeks to break it out. Michael… Continue reading Beautiful, Engaging and Mesmerizing, ‘The Shape of Water’ May be 2017’s Best Film
“Safe House,” “Flight,” this; Denzel Washington continuously seems to pick films that aren’t as good as the performances he gives in them. “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” stars Denzel Washington as the titular lawyer who has spent his whole life fighting the good fight for the little man. When the owner of his law firm has… Continue reading ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ Is a Good Character but an Average Film
How can anyone not love Sam Rockwell? “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” stars Frances McDormand as a grieving mother of a recently murdered daughter. After no arrests are made by the police after several months, she takes out ads on three billboards in order to draw public attention to the case. Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell,… Continue reading ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ is a Pitch Black-if Not Quite Pitch Perfect-Dark Comedy
I wonder if this is how all those people who were hyped about “Batman v Superman” just to think sucked felt after watching it… “Justice League” is the fifth installment of the DC Extended Universe and is the first time the titular team, consisting of Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Superman, Aquaman and Cyborg, is… Continue reading ‘Justice League’ is an Embarrassing Low for Superheroes
I wasn’t sure who it was that killed Johnny Depp in this film, but I imagined it had something to do with all the “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequels… “Murder on the Orient Express” is based on the 1934 novel of the same name, which was previously adapted into the 1974 film. The film follows… Continue reading ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Remake a Mystery without Much Intrigue
Between Jordan Peele with “Get Out,” Aaron Sorkin with “Molly’s Game” and Greta Gerwig here, 2017 has been a great year for directorial debuts. “Lady Bird” stars Saoirse Ronan as a high school senior living in 2002 Sacramento. In her final year before going off to college, she deals with boys, popularity and her turbulent… Continue reading ‘Lady Bird’ a Warm, Honest Dramedy
Willem Dafoe, the angel that you are. “The Florida Project” follows a 6-year old named Moonee (Brooklynn Prince) who lives in a motel with her mother (Bria Vinaite) in Florida. Together they find ways to get into trouble and make ends meet. Willem Dafoe and Caleb Landry Jones also star as Sean Baker directs and… Continue reading Sunshine and Struggles in ‘The Florida Project’
The Reel Deal 