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Breaking news! Will Ferrell has co-written and stars in a surprisingly fun (and funny) look at one of one of Europe’s most popular and unique contests. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of the Fire Saga bows on Netflix today and as the film opens, it salutes the real life contests’ […]

Eurovision Song Contest The Story of Fire Saga Review: Will ...

June 26, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Adam McKay / Dan Stevens / Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga / Movie Reviews / Rachel McAdams / Will Ferrell by joeldamos

Dave Bautista’s gifts of action savvy have been on display since he introduced us to Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. One could argue his comedic talents were also on display in the James Gunn film series. He teased that “playing the straight guy” aptitude earlier this year in Stuber […]

My Spy Review: Dave Bautista & Chloe Coleman Shine in ...

June 26, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Chloe Coleman / Dave Bautista / Movie Reviews / My Spy by joeldamos

Jon Stewart moved the needle on political discussion with his Comedy Central show The Daily Show immensely during his January 11, 1999, until August 6, 2015 run. By the time he left, Stewart had ushered in the political news entertainment stalwart to a point where it was the voice of […]

Irresistible Review: Jon Stewart’s Political Farce Is Fun, But Misses ...

June 25, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Chris Cooper / Irresistible / Jon Stewart / Movie Reviews / Rose Byrne / Steve Carell by joeldamos

Who better to helm a documentary about the entity that is fatherhood than the supremely talented daughter of a master filmmaker? Bryce Dallas Howard has achieved something truly special with her AppleTV+ film, Dads. Just in time for Father’s Day, her cinematic salute to the patriarchs out there will simultaneously […]

Dads Review: Warning, You Will Need Tissues!

June 19, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Bryce Dallas Howard / Dads / Movie Reviews / Ron Howard by joeldamos

The thriller is a genre that has been around as long as the cinema itself. When a film comes along that shakes up the structure, it should be—and usually is—celebrated and held up for pushing the envelope. The Matrix did that, so too did John Wick and now, we have […]

7500 Review: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Lifts Off In Terror-ific Thriller

June 19, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged 7500 / Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Movie Reviews by joeldamos

Kevin Bacon’s first taste of horror, as an actor, was in Friday the 13th. That worked well for the star. He returned to the genre with writer-director David Koepp in 1999’s Stir of Echoes. The pair have reteamed for another thrill ride, You Should Have Left. The Blumhouse (Halloween, The […]

You Should Have Left Review: Blumhouse Updates The Haunted House

June 19, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Amanda Seyfried / Blumhouse / Kevin Bacon / Movie Reviews / You Should Have Left by joeldamos

If BlacKkKlansman was the film for Spike Lee that kicked open the door to profiling racial divide in America in the age of Trump, then Da Five Bloods is the flick that kicked the entire house down. Debuting on Netflix, the film is one of the best, most extraordinary, and […]

Da 5 Bloods Review: Spike Lee Welcomes Us to the ...

June 12, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Chadwick Boseman / Da 5 Bloods / Delroy Lindo / Movie Reviews / Spike Lee by joeldamos

With The King of Staten Island, Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow prove to be a talent tandem that is a match made in heaven. Their duo may come from varied comedic backgrounds and strengths, but their collective creative brilliancy comes through on every single frame and every single cinematic moment. […]

The King of Staten Island Review: Pete Davidson Triumphantly Tackles ...

June 11, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Judd Apatow / Movie Reviews / Pete Davidson / The King of Staten Island by joeldamos

The stunning Mrs. America just finished its 9-episode run on FX (and Hulu). It left me breathless, not only from its subject matter and how it was handled but also due to the performances from the entire ensemble—top to bottom. Emmys should be awarded to all involved and can we […]

Mrs. America: Fight Over ERA Is Must-See Viewing for All!

June 8, 2020 in Movie Reviews tagged Cate Blanchett / Movie Reviews / Mrs. America / Sarah Paulson by joeldamos