The Secret Life of Pets 2 Is Short and Sweet
I vaguely remember the first The Secret Life of Pets. Mostly because I watched it […]
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On Criticism or Why Everyone Else Is Wrong about John Wick 3 & Game of Thrones
I’m envious of dispassionate film critics who couldn’t care less if their opinions don’t mesh […]
The Lion King Closing Miami Weekend, Slightly Flawed but Visually Stunning, Rewarding Play
“Hey, that’s pretty cool!” was pretty much my reaction to catching The Lion King in […]
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Asks How Many Times Can You Watch Bad Guys Get Shot Point Blank in the Face
It’s all right there in the title: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. A title […]
Detective Pikachu is for Hardcore Pokémon Fans Only- But Tolkien Will Please All
I’m not the target audience for Detective Pikachu I needed three beers just to face […]
Long Shot Is Rom-Com Comfort Food of a Movie
Judd Apatow, the writer/director of Knocked Up and 40-Year-Old Virgin, has nothing to do with […]
You’re Seeing Avengers: Endgame No Matter What – Here’s a Spoiler-Free Review Anyway
Dear reader, my hands are tied. How do I review a movie that hinges on […]
Jitney April Movie Preview- More Superhero Movies than You Can Handle
There are a lot of movies coming out this April, anchored by one of the […]
Us Is a Horror Movie for Those who Don’t Watch Horror Movies
Us is writer/director Jordan Peele’s follow up to his critically lauded, Get Out, a horror […]
Captain Marvel is more Captain Meh-rvel
Captain Marvel returns us to the incredibly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, adding yet another comic […]
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Will Make Grown Men Cry
I was late to the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, having seen the first […]
Never Look Away Should Be Nominated for Most Pretentious Foreign Film Award
Never Look Away is pretentious with a capital Gimme A Break. It makes sense, then, […]
Alita: Battle Angel Is Another Sci-Fi Mess Clogging up our Movie Theaters
Nearly 20 years ago James Cameron announced his intentions to adapt Battle Angel Alita, the […]
What Oscars Got Wrong and Right with 2019 Nominations
The 2018 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday, January 22, and, as usual, my reactions […]
Only Surprise in New M. Night Shyamalan Film – Glass – Is It Stinks
Writer/Director M. Night Shyamalan built his career with a solid set of patient, slightly off […]
Miami Should Feel Honored to Get to See New Order
New Order, the seminal, new wave synth-rockers are returning to Miami for a concert this […]
A Contrarian View on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Editor’s Note: Spider-man:Into the Spider-Verse is one of the best reviewed movies of the year outside of […]
Vice Does a Halfway Decent Job Showing Why Cheney’s Nickname Is Dick
Who is Dick Cheney? It’s a simple question with a seemingly simple answer. He was […]
Mary Poppins Returns Sure Ain’t Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
As the title implies, Mary Poppins Returns is a sequel. It is so slavish to […]
Roma is one of the Best Movies of 2018
Roma opens with a long, serene shot of a tile floor. As the credits play […]