Woof. “Strays” follows a dog (voiced by Will Ferrell) who is abandoned by his owner (Will Forte), and with the help of a pack of stray dogs (voiced by Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, and Randall Park) sets out to get revenge; Josh Greenbaum directs. This was originally due out in June, but for several reasons… Continue reading ‘Strays’ Review: This Comedy Is a Ruff Watch
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
Chadwick Boseman may be portraying Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but not all heroes wear capes… “Marshall” is the story of Thurgood Marshall, the eventual first African-American Supreme Court Justice, and focuses one of the first cases of his career as he defends a black man charged with raping a white woman. Boseman… Continue reading Solid Acting and Courtroom Drama Help ‘Marshall’ Overcome its Familiar Flaws
Maybe they should just let Jon Favreau direct all the live-action Disney remakes… “Beauty and the Beast” is a remake of the 1991 animated film of the same name (first animated film ever nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, fun fact). Emma Watson and Dan Stevens star as the titular characters, with Luke Evans,… Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast’ a Colorful but Pointless Remake
The Reel Deal 