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Once in a blue moon, a super sugary sweet movie comes along from Disney that just screams The Mouse House. In 2007, that movie was Enchanted with Amy Adams. This year, it’s Godmothered with Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher, debuting on Disney+ for the whole world to bask in its […]

Godmothered Review: Jillian Bell Sweetly Godmothers Isla Fisher

December 2, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Godmothered / Isla Fisher / Jillian Bell / Movie Reviews by joeldamos

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone make movie magic together, most of the time. That is certainly the case with their latest, Superintelligence—airing on HBO Max starting on November 26. The film is a charming look at how love can save the world. Wait, what? Superintelligence combines a slew of movie […]

Superintelligence Review: Melissa McCarthy Saves the World With James Corden ...

November 26, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Ben Falcone / Bobby Cannavale / Melissa McCarthy / Movie Reviews / Superintelligence by joeldamos

Sometimes a sequel can elevate an entire movie series and that is certainly the case with The Croods: A New Age. The surprisingly hilarious and uplifting tale brings back the world’s “First Family.” The film has them emerging from their Cavemen and Cavewomen habitat and entering a whole new landscape […]

The Croods A New Age Review: A Family Delight

November 25, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Movie Reviews / The Croods: A New Age by joeldamos

Dylan Thomas gave us the poem Do Not Go Gently Into That Good Night and judging by the movie Last Call that chronicles his last days, that is exactly what the Welsh poet did. Rhys Ifans stars as Thomas and gives the icon life in such a way that he […]

Last Call Review: Rhys Ifans Dazzles as Dylan Thomas on ...

November 25, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Last Call / Movie Reviews / Rhys Ifans by joeldamos

Gradually over the years, Sarah Paulson has proven that she can do no wrong. The actress—seemingly everywhere lately—has steadily become one of Hollywood’s most reliable thespians. With any other performer headlining Run, it would surely not have the same mettle that it possesses, even if the story is one that […]

Run Review: Sarah Paulson is One Manic Mom in Hulu’s ...

November 20, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Movie Reviews / Run / Sarah Paulson by joeldamos

Margot Robbie has become quite the force of cinematic nature, moving effortlessly from simply starring in films to ushering them into existence. That is the case with her latest, the Depression-era “heist” flick, Dreamland—produced by her LuckyChap Entertainment. Knowing that may help explain the passion for a story that doesn’t […]

Dreamland Review: Margot Robbie Stars and Produces a Dustbowl Downer

November 14, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Dreamland / Margot Robbie / Movie Reviews by joeldamos

The switching bodies cinematic legacy is full of entries, and it just scored a worthy addition with the Vince Vaughn starring Blumhouse thriller Freaky. PHOTO Freaky Friday has nothing on Freaky—after all, no one involved in that classic body switch flick was a serial killer. Sure, one half was a […]

Freaky Review: Vince Vaughn As a Teen Girl Is Worth ...

November 13, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Freaky / Movie Reviews / Vince Vaughn by joeldamos

In Fatman, Mel Gibson stars as Chris—whose last name is yes, Kringle. Now, Gibson’s Santa is unlike any Claus that Hollywood history has ever produced. That’s a good thing because a bratty kid Billy Wenan (Chance Hurstfield) has hired a hitman (Walton Goggins) to take him out for gifting him […]

Fatman: Mel Gibson’s Santa Has Anger Issues

November 13, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Fatman / Mel Gibson / Movie Reviews / Walton Goggins by joeldamos

Francis Lee has made an impressive sophomore film effort after his first film, 2017’s God’s Own Country. Lee wrote and directed the romantic period piece Ammonite and the romance at its heart is revolutionary, especially given the fact that this is 1840s England—not exactly a hotbed of lesbian support. Kate […]

Ammonite Review: The Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan Romance Rivets

November 13, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Ammonite / Kate Winslet / Movie Reviews / Saoirse Ronan by joeldamos