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Review: Raimi tries some fun and Strange things with “Multiverse of Madness”
Martin Scorsese once said the MCU “isn’t cinema” and it kicked off a firestorm of rage from fanboys of Hollywood’s biggest franchise. Fans accused him of being an “elitist,” a……
The monster of “Shin Gojira” is government incompetence
I know it doesn’t feel like it but we’re just three months away from March again. It’s been almost a year now since the beginning of quarantine, when the world……
“The Other Guys” wants cops to go after the real criminals
Before director/writer Adam McKay pivoted into populist screed’s against capitalism and political corruption in films like “Vice” and “The Big Short” he was largely known as one of the many……
“Who are you?” The scene that defines Chadwick Boseman’s legacy
Yesterday, the world lost a bright and promising, burgeoning talent in Chadwick Boseman. I had wondered privately for a while if something was wrong with him, as others had as……
“The Matrix Reloaded” deserves a re-watch in 2020
Here’s a burning hot take for, y’all; “The Matrix Reloaded” is not bad actually! In fact, it’s more than not bad, it’s actually pretty good and perhaps a bit misunderstood……
“Rogue One” finds victory in hopeless rebellion
2020 has been…relentless to say the least. You might not remember it at this point, given the how turbulent this latest period has been, but this year started with Australia……
“Westworld III” takes several steps forward…and several steps back (REVIEW)
Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Aaron Paul, Ed Harris, Vincent Cassel, Tessa Thompson, Thandie Newton (SPOILERS AHEAD) Season three of HBO’s “Westworld”……
Dr. Strangelove reminds us all how (hilariously) powerless we are…
The world may or may not be ending these days but it’s giving us a good glimpse as to how our leaders would react if it was and the picture……
Lockdown Lookback: Catching up on the past months’ Pop Culture
Aaaaannnd we’re back! It’s amazing what a little pandemic can do to shake you out of your creative cobwebs but if we’re all going to die, I want to make……
“1917″ Review: The Right War Movie for the Right Time
Directed by Sam Mendes Starring: George Mackay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch The most surprising thing about “1917” is that its most hyped about feature, the long……
“Parasite” Review: Class Warfare through Master Class Film-Making
Directed by Bong Joon-ho Starring: Choi Woo-shik, Song Kang-ho, Park-So-dam, Cho Yeo-jeong, Chang Hyae-jin Given director Bong Joon-ho’s relative success over the last 10-plus years it’s pretty astounding it’s taken……
Some 2019 movies that were…fine.
I watch a lot of movies every year and I try my best to make time to review all of them, not just because I like to write and to……
“Rise of Skywalker” Review: It’s bad but that’s ok…
Directed by JJ Abrams Starring: Daisey Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Ian McDiarmind There’s a myriad of ways “Rise of Skywalker” has been described, dissected, and derided over……
“Knives Out” Review: Rian Johnson Subverts Again!
Directed by Rian Johnson Starring: Ana De Armas, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, Jamie Lee Curtis Much has been made about the “subverting of expectations” since the highly divisive……
“Jojo Rabbit” Review: Reich in the Feels
Directed by Taika Waititi Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Taika Waititi, Thomasin McKenzie, Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson At first glance, “Jojo Rabbit” looks like a supremely, over the top, hilarious romp……
“Little Monsters” Review: Wait, this movie isn’t about Lupita killing zombies??
Directed by Abe Foresythe Starring: Alexander England, Lupita Nyong’o, Josh Gad No one would blame you if you thought Hulu’s “Little Monsters” was going to be about Lupita Nyong’o After……
“Promare” Review: Anime at its most Ridiculous and Finest
Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi Starring: Kenichi Matsuyama, Taichi Saotome, Masato Sakai, Ayane Sakura The best way to describe just how silly and ridiculous Trigger Studios’ new anime film “Promare” is……
“Goon” is a Perfect Smart “Dumb” Comedy
It’s last moments in a fight for the ages. Our protagonist is quite literally on his last legs as his rival readies another flurry of punches. Their faces bloodied as……
Gamera’s Heisei Trilogy is Peak Kaiju Film-Making
I wouldn’t blame you if a film series about a giant flying turtle who’s primary tag line in the 60s/70s was “Friend to all Children” was just a little too……