Universal’s Dark Universe may have started and ended with “The Mummy” in 2017, but between this and “Nosferatu” we may finally be getting the classic monster cinematic universe after all. “Frankenstein” is directed by Guillermo del Toro, who has been vocal about his desire to make a film based on Mary Shelley’s infamous monster for 20 years. It… Continue reading ‘Frankenstein’ Review: A Monster Movie with an Eye for Detail
Kind of crazy to think about it, but Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond (2006-2021) lasted longer than Robert Downey Jr.’s as Iron Man (2008-2019). “No Time to Die” is the 25th installment in the long-running James Bond franchise, and features Daniel Craig in his fifth and final outing as the titular spy, this time… Continue reading ‘No Time to Die’ Review: Latest James Bond Film Is Very Much a Mixed Bag
This marks the second film to premiere at the Venice Film Festival to have a great director, talented writing team and a cast headed by Matt Damon to end up falling flat on its face. “Downsizing” stars Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig as a couple who decide to undergo a medical procedure that will shrink… Continue reading It May be About Small People, but ‘Downsizing’ is One Big Disappointment
I really should learn to stop getting excited for things; it only leads to heartbreak. “Spectre” is the 24th and latest entry into the 007 franchise, with Daniel Craig returning for his fourth (and possibly final) portrayal of James Bond. This time around Bond must track down the head of a secret criminal syndicate (Christoph… Continue reading Bond Is Back, But He’s Been Better
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