Review

‘IF’ Review: A Cute and Charming Family Throwback

Saying a film feels like it could’ve come out 15 years ago can either be a compliment or insult; here, it’s the former. “IF” follows a young girl (Cailey Fleming) who, with the help of her neighbor (Ryan Reynolds), sets out to reunite a group of imaginary friends (led by the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,… Continue reading ‘IF’ Review: A Cute and Charming Family Throwback

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‘Café Society’ Harmless but Pointless Woody Allen dramedy

Between this, “Hail, Caesar!” and “The Nice Guys,” old-time Los Angeles is getting a lot of cinematic visits in 2016… “Café Society” is the latest film from Woody Allen and stars an ensemble cast, including Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Kristen Stewart and Corey Stoll. In the film a young man (Eisenberg) moves to… Continue reading ‘Café Society’ Harmless but Pointless Woody Allen dramedy

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‘The Shallows’ is Intense Enough Summer Diversion

As if getting to be Ryan Reynolds wasn’t reason enough to be jealous of Ryan Reynolds, the dude is married to Blake Lively. So… Relevant to this review? Nah, but it’s worth noting. “The Shallows” stars Blake Lively as a surfer who gets attacked by a shark and stranded 300 yards from shore, and must… Continue reading ‘The Shallows’ is Intense Enough Summer Diversion