Lashana Lynch could decapitate me and I would thank her. “The Woman King” tells the story of the Agojie, a group of women soldiers (led by Viola Davis) who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega also star as Gina Prince-Bythewood directs. I’m… Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ Review: A Cool Story, Averagely Told
Remember in 2015 when we were all excited about where a new Star Wars film by Disney could go? Oh, that was fun… “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is the third film of the sequel trilogy and the ninth and final installment of the main Star Wars saga. J.J. Abrams, who directed and co-wrote… Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Has Some Good, Some Bad and a Whole Lot of ‘Why?’
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’
Every year or two the Academy Awards tends to give a Best Picture nod to a film released in August (“The Help” and “Hell or High Water” to name two); let’s hope that trend continues. “Detroit” is based on the Algiers Motel incident during Detroit’s 12th Street Riot in 1967, where a half dozen black… Continue reading The Intense and Frustrating ‘Detroit’ is One of 2017’s Best
This may be the first ever movie where literally nothing happens. “The Circle” stars Emma Watson as a young women who joins a tech company that wants to put cameras everywhere in the world. I really wish I could give more of a plot summary than that, but as I said above: this movie isn’t… Continue reading ‘The Circle’ Lacks Dimensions
There isn’t a review in the world that will change your thoughts on whether or not you plan on seeing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” but let’s give this thing a whirl anyway. The first film of a new trilogy and the seventh overall, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” picks up 30 years after the… Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ a Thrilling If Not Familiar Adventure
The Reel Deal 