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Sci-Fi Shenanigans and Stone's Spark: A Review of Poor Things
A darkly comedic gem, "Poor Things" shines with audacious storytelling and a captivating performance by Emma Stone. Fueled by an Oscar win for Stone, this film by acclaimed director... — Updated 3/12/2024
Despite Talented Cast, Argylle is a Disappointing Film
"Argylle" is a spy thriller that boasts a star-studded cast, including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Dua Lipa. Despite its impressive cast, the film falls... — Updated 3/4/2024
"American Fiction" a Satire That Hits All the Right Notes
"American Fiction" offers us some great satire performed by a stellar cast. Directed and written by the talented Cord Jefferson and starring Jeffrey Wright, this film is a... — Updated 2/28/2024
"Good Grief," is a Heartfelt Exploration of Friendship and Discovery
I recently had the opportunity to watch Dan Levy's directorial debut, Good Grief, on Netflix. Dan Levy is best known for his comedy Schitt's Creek. I love that show, it's hilarious.... — Updated 2/15/2024
"May December" a Dark Comedy on Netflix
This is a dark comedy starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton in a story loosely based on Mary Kay Letourneau and her affair with one of her young students. It... — Updated 2/5/2024
The Color Purple: A Triumphant Return
The beloved story of Celie Johnson is returned to the big screen, and this time, it's singing its heart out. "The Color Purple" (2023) is a triumphant musical adaptation of Alice... — Updated 1/29/2024
Aquaman 2 and the Lost Kingdom: A Surprisingly Enjoyable Dip in Troubled Waters
I was a bit delayed watching Aquaman 2 as I was gone over the holidays. I finally got to see it recently. I went into Aquaman 2 expecting a shipwreck, weighed down by the... — Updated 1/20/2024
Movie Review of "Wonka" : A Sweet Surprise (with a Few Wonky Bits)
I'll admit, I walked into the new Wonka movie bracing myself for disappointment. The shadow of Gene Wilder's iconic performance loomed large, and the more recent Johnny Depp... — Updated 1/9/2024
"Rebel Moon" a Great Popcorn Flick
I watched Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon movie, recently released on Netflix. While Snyder doesn't always get it right, I like looking at whatever he does. He is known for the Man of Stee... — Updated 12/30/2023
"Wish" a Tribute to Prior Disney Animated Films
This is not the best Disney movie ever. Not even close. Frozen it is not. However I enjoyed it very much. This movie seems to be a tribute to 100 years of Disney. One of the... — Updated 12/19/2023
Movie Review: "Napoleon" Visually Stunning But Lacks Depth
Director Ridley Scott's latest epic, "Napoleon," is a captivating portrayal of the rise and fall of the French Emperor. I have been looking forward to this Napoleon movie for a... — Updated 11/27/2023
A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: A Thrilling and Thought-provoking Prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy.
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is a captivating and suspenseful prequel to the beloved dystopian trilogy. I read the book several years back and very much en... — Updated 11/20/2023
Movie Review "What Happens Later" Is a Touching Tale of Second Chances and Rekindled Love
"What Happens Later," stands out as a refreshing and poignant exploration of second chances and rekindled love amidst the backdrop of mature relationships. This romantic comedy... — Updated 11/8/2023
Film Review: Killers of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese's new film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is a sprawling epic about the serial murder of Osage Nation members in 1920s Oklahoma. The film is based on the best-selling... — Updated 10/31/2023
Movie Review - Strange Way of Life Earns Four Stars
Strange Way of Life is a 31-minute 2023 Spanish Western drama written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke. It's a gay cowboy movie that I have... — Updated 10/23/2023
Shazam 2: Fury of the Gods Earns Three Stars
Zachary Levi is back as Shazam, a teenager, who can turn into an adult superhero, and his band of foster siblings who are trying to save the world from angry Greek gods. There's a l... — Updated 10/19/2023
MOVIE REVIEW: A Haunting in Venice Earns Four Stars
Kenneth Branagh's latest Hercule Poirot film, A Haunting in Venice, is a haunted house movie but isn't that scary. It is a surprisingly enjoyable and suspenseful mystery. While it m... — Updated 9/26/2023
Blue Beetle is a Fun Superhero Film
I finally got to see Blue Beetle over the weekend. This is a superhero character I had never heard of. Blue Beetle is a fun and enjoyable superhero film that brings a fresh... — Updated 9/15/2023
Red, White, and Royal Blue Earns Four Stars
Red, White & Royal Blue is a fun, silly, and heartwarming romantic comedy about the unlikely romance between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the United States President, and Prince... — Updated 8/29/2023
Movie Review: Happiness for Beginners Catches Three Stars
Happiness for Beginners is a July, 2023 romantic comedy film that follows Helen Carpenter, a 32-year-old woman who, in an attempt to rebuild her life after a difficult divorce,... — Updated 8/8/2023
Movie Review: Rye Lane Streams on Hulu, Earns Four Stars
The newest release from streaming service Hulu is Rye Lane, a fun and enjoyable romantic comedy that follows two youngsters reeling from bad break-ups who connect over a... — Updated 8/1/2023
Movie Review: Barbie Earns Four Stars
It's Barbenheimer weekend...the other half! I saw Oppenheimer first, but now I've caught up by viewing Barbie, the other blockbuster movie, this past weekend. Barbie is a 2023... — Updated 7/27/2023
MOVIE REVIEW: Oppenheimer Gets 5 of 5 Stars.
Movie goers were really excited this past weekend to have two big movie openings that did not involve superheroes. As a film fan and reviewer I was mostly excited about Oppenheimer.... — Updated 7/24/2023
Movie Review: The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a live-action remake of the 1989 Disney animated classic. The film stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula,... — Updated 6/2/2023
MOVIE REVIEW "Sisu" is Bloody Good Fun
Sisu is a 2023 Finnish action film directed by Jalmari Helander. I saw this movie as part of mystery movie night at Regal Cinemas. The film stars Jorma Tommila as a solitary... — Updated 5/2/2023