We need to regulate who is allowed to be labeled “a twisted mind” because a half-dozen films into his career I can promise you, Matthew Vaughn is not one of those people. “Argylle” follows a spy novelist (Bryce Dallas Howard) who is suddenly thrust into a real-life game of cat-and-mouse when her books turn out… Continue reading ‘Argylle’ Review: An Occasionally Fun, Often Messy Spy Romp
The fact this film even exists in the first place is impressive, but that it is arguably the best installment of its series is all the more remarkable. “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is the director’s cut of the 2017 theatrical version of the DC Comics team-up movie of the same name. It stars Ben Affleck,… Continue reading ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Review: An Epic, Entirely Different Film
I think it is often overlooked just how impressive the “Mission: Impossible” film series is. Not just the stunt and action work, but the fact that they have made six films over 22 years without a reboot or recasting and have (mostly) put out consistently good products. “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is the sixth installment… Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ is Equal Parts Exhausting and Impressive
My childhood wasn’t ruined, so I guess in the grand scheme of things I can mark this down as a W. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is the sequel to “Man of Steel” and the first time the titular heroes have shared a movie screen. Henry Cavill returns as Superman while Ben Affleck takes… Continue reading ‘Batman v Superman’ Is No Masterpiece but It’s Still Fun
The Reel Deal 