Movie Review: “Justice League”
As Marvel Studios enters the final stretch of its unprecedented (and largely successful) cinematic experiment, DC’s own series of interconnected movies is still working out the kinks. Though this...
View Article2017 Holiday Movie Preview
The holidays are upon us, and with them come many traditions. It’s not just families and communities that celebrate with their own special customs, but also Hollywood as it rolls out the last of its...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
View ArticleMovie Review: “Coco”
At the beginning of the decade, no one could blame Pixar staffers if they thought their offices were bugged. In 2008, Pixar announced that they were beginning work on a film called “Newt,” about a...
View Article2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Movies and TV
The holidays are upon us once again, which means it’s time to stress out about what you’re going to buy everyone on your shopping list. Fortunately, we have plenty of great ideas for the movie buff or...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: Logan Lucky and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
View ArticleMovie Review: “The Disaster Artist”
Whenever people move from consumers to producers, embarking on a journey of creativity to put something out in the world, they risk ridicule, scorn, or worse yet, indifference. It doesn’t matter how...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: American Assassin and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
View ArticleMovie Review: “The Shape of Water”
Monsters are a fascinating bunch. They can represent man’s greatest fears, or be stand-ins for society’s ills, or simply be cool-looking creatures. Their origins are varied and their designs are...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: Game of Thrones and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
View ArticleMovie Review: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
The burden of legacies is a mixed blessing that is hard to come to terms with. That which inspires people can end up dominating what they do, and so they are perpetually in the shadow of their...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: Dunkirk and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
View ArticleMovie Review: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
The ideal Hollywood is one that doesn’t rely so heavily on reboots of existing properties – this year alone, “Baywatch,” “CHiPS,” “The Ring,” “Power Rangers,” “Going in Style,” “The Mummy” and...
View ArticleMovie Review: “The Greatest Showman”
Spectacle can be a good thing – a bit of escapist fun that transports audiences into a feast for the senses and allows them to leave their worries behind. The old razzle-dazzle has its place in...
View ArticleMovie Review: “Downsizing”
The official trailer for “Downsizing” does an impressive job of convincing the viewer that the film is a comedy. Let us make one thing clear: this is not a comedy. It’s occasionally amusing, and at...
View ArticleMovie Review: “Call Me by Your Name”
Infatuation is a hell of a drug. One of the few universal experiences that everyone undergoes, falling in love with someone affects people no matter their age, location or any other defining feature....
View Article2017 Year-End Movie Review: Rob Dean
While 2017 was something of a garbage fire on the national and international levels, there was a lot to praise in cinemas this year. Pretty much every genre had at least one great movie that showed...
View Article2017 Year-End Movie Review: Jason Zingale
Anyone paying attention to the 2017 news cycle has plenty to be depressed about this year, but thankfully, there have been a lot of great movies to help distract from what’s happening in our nation’s...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: American Made and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
View ArticleBlu Tuesday: It and More
Every Tuesday, I review the newest Blu-ray releases and let you know whether they’re worth buying, renting or skipping, along with a breakdown of the included extras. If you see something you like,...
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