The Creator Review: AI That Fails To Compute
The line between visionary and derivative can be as thin as a laser beam and Gareth Edwards’ “The Creator” teeters precariously on this line,...
September 27, 2023
Movie Reviews
September 27, 2023
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Review: A Multi-Layered Meta-Narrative
The line between adaptation and originality often blurs, yet Wes Anderson’s “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” emerges as a whimsical yet contemplative tapestry....
September 22, 2023
Expend4bles Review: Even Nostalgia Has Its Limits
In a franchise known for its ensemble cast of aging action heroes, audacious stunts, and a nostalgia-driven love for a bygone era of action...
September 8, 2023
The Nun II Review: Conjures Some Scares But Is More Curse Than Blessing
“The Nun II” dares to take the holy water and venture further into the dark alleys of its established lore.. and it’s an improvement....
August 21, 2023
Gran Turismo Review: Big Screen Skid Fails to Shift into Excitement
There’s a thin line between racing towards victory and skidding into mediocrity, and “Gran Turismo” navigates that curve with the grace of a novice...
August 16, 2023
Blue Beetle Review: A Cure for the Superhero Blues
In the tempestuous world of superhero sagas, where capes and cowls have grown as common as bad weather, “Blue Beetle” emerges like a serendipitous...
August 13, 2023
The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review: A Journey Best Left Uncharted
Dracula has donned many capes and worn many faces, from the suave charms of Lugosi to the visceral menace of Oldman. But in André...
August 8, 2023
MEG 2 The Trench Review: Shallow Waters Ahead
In Hollywood’s ceaseless tidal wave of sequels, “Meg 2: The Trench,” helmed by an occasionally astute Ben Wheatley, tries to chart its own course....
July 27, 2023
Talk to Me Review: From Memes to the Macabre
Famously snarky Oscar Wilde once quipped, “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” In the case...
July 27, 2023
Haunted Mansion Review: Disney’s Ghostly Ride Never Springs To Life
Buckle up for a bumpy ride through Disney’s latest grave-digging venture, the 2023 reboot of “The Haunted Mansion.” More reminiscent of a stalled theme...
July 21, 2023
They Cloned Tyrone Review: A Surprising Sci-Fi Social Satire
If you were to take Jordan Peele’s doppelgänger horror, Boots Riley’s sharp political satire, add a sprinkling of Blaxploitation, and serve it all with...
July 21, 2023
Oppenheimer Review: A Shining Star in Nolan’s Celestial Filmography
Akin to observing a high-velocity comet streaking the twilight sky, Christopher Nolan’s latest intellectual spectacle, “Oppenheimer,” is a tantalizing sight to behold. His genius...
July 18, 2023
Barbie Review: A Silver Screen Sensation Wrapped in Plastic Perfection
A star-studded plastic fantasia leaps from the playroom to the silver screen in Greta Gerwig’s audacious “Barbie.” Far from a shiny commercial endeavor, the...
July 6, 2023
Insidious The Red Door Review: A Passable Haunt
This latest installment of the Insidious series, directed by Patrick Wilson himself, breathes some life into the saga, invoking a sense of nostalgic delight...
July 5, 2023
Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Heart-Pounding Spectacle
In the high-octane world of cinema, where explosive franchises come and go, one enduring love affair continues to captivate audiences: the indomitable partnership of...
June 20, 2023
Asteroid City Review: An Eccentric and Daring Fusion of Comedy, Grief, and Close Encounters
There’s a peculiar charm to the desolation of the American Southwest, a charm that Wes Anderson captures and amplifies in his latest opus, “Asteroid...
June 16, 2023
The Blackening Review: A Hilarious Spin on the Slasher Genre
There is an art to satire, a delicate balance between making a statement and providing a laugh, and Tim Story’s “The Blackening” teeters on...
June 16, 2023
Extraction 2 Review: Hemsworth’s Latest Amplifies Flaws Over Fixes
In the cinematic landscape where sequels are often desperate attempts to cash in on their predecessor’s success, “Extraction 2” seems hell-bent on adhering to...
June 14, 2023
Elemental Review: Unable To Ignite The Old Pixar Magic
Roll out the red carpet, but perhaps not the fire extinguisher, for Disney and Pixar’s latest attempt at trying to recapture animation magic with...
June 8, 2023
The Flash Review: An Energized Sprint Through Time and Multiverses
In the race to super-stardom, DC’s “The Flash” sprints headlong into the fray, embracing a fever dream of time travel, multiverses, and a playful...
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