Before we get any further, let’s get this out of the way right at the top … yes, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a dog movie and yes there will be tears. Don’t want to spoil it for you in terms of the why. Let’s just say […]
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As a two-decade veteran of reviewing films, it is always such a welcomed joy when a fresh talent emerges out of nowhere. It is as if lightning has struck from above. When it occurs in a film that also possesses a cornucopia of heart, hilarity and is as enlightening as […]
The Peanut Butter Falcon Review: Wrestles a Touching Grasp On ...
When actor Anton Yelchin died in a freak accident on June 19, 2016, it was a tragic day. An innate, bright and true creative talent had his light extinguished way too soon. Love, Antosha is the most endearing of a documentary tributes to a performer—most recognized for his scene-stealing role […]
Love, Antosha Review: Remembering Anton Yelchin, A Life Lived to ...
Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood is a film clearly made by someone who absolutely adores, cherishes and seeks to share the magic that is the art of cinema. Quentin Tarantino, famously, had the flames of his film fandom fanned during his days working in a video store. As […]
Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Review: Quentin Tarantino’s ...
After the events of Avengers: Endgame, one can understand why Peter Parker (Tom Holland) would want to leave the old Spidey suit in the closet as he and his classmates head to Europe for a little R&R&MJ. That’s rest and relaxation and MJ (Zendaya), the girl who Parker has had […]
Spider-Man Far From Home Review: Nick Fury Hijacks Peter Parker’s ...
Annabelle Comes Home has no business being as utterly enjoyable and hauntingly horrific as it is and as a result, could easily become the surprise smash of summer 2019. Folks love The Conjuring universe, started by filmmaker James Wan. The Warrens (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) made a compelling real-life […]
Annabelle Comes Home: Haunting Sequel to Prequel Could Be Surprise ...
There is something bodaciously brash about Rose-Lynn (Jessie Buckley). The centerpiece of Wild Rose is fresh out of prison and fresh full of ideas about how she’s going to go from her native Glasgow, Scotland to Nashville, Tennessee and make it as a country star. Only problem is, well … […]
Wild Rose Review: Three Chords and a Touching Truth
Child’s Play was not necessarily a horror franchise that screamed to be remade. That being said, utilizing the angle that is taken in director Lars Klevberg’s (Polaroid) flick, a huge opportunity existed. One expecting an indictment on our reliance on smart technology would be deeply disappointed in the results. In […]
Child’s Play Review: A Wasted and Vapid Remake
When the credits rolled on Toy Story 3 and after the tears dried, it was assumed that we had seen the last of Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Therefore, one can imagine the collective joy that was emitted from every single Toy Story fan when Pixar announced that Toy Story 4 […]