Movie Review
Frozen II | Movie Review
I am, for the most part, skeptical of sequels, especially those of blockbuster kid movies. In my opinion, many of them aren’t as interested in telling a story as they…
Read MoreA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood | Movie Review
You simply don’t mess with Mr. Rogers. To many of us, he symbolizes sacred ground; a person who liked you no matter what, and even if you were in trouble or…
Read MoreMovie Review: Ford v Ferrari
After the success of the summer’s “buddy” picture Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, we have another such offering with Ford v Ferrari directed by James Mangold (Logan) – this…
Read MoreHarriet | Movie Review
The new movie “Harriet” sets the record straight on one of history’s great heroines. History has done a disservice to Harriet Tubman. Indeed, many of us remember the photos of Ms.…
Read MoreZombieland: Double Tap | Movie Review
After it premiered in October 2009, “Zombieland” earned a mostly positive critical and audience response on its way to making over $100 million at the box office. In the 10…
Read MoreDolemite Is My Name | Movie Review
Following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, “Dolemite Is My Name,” which will premiere on Netflix on Oct. 25, quickly earned a reputation for being an…
Read MoreJoker | Movie Review
Anyone who has been paying attention to movie news in the last few weeks knows “Joker,” the latest comic book movie, has been surrounded by controversy. Between divisive comments by…
Read MoreAbominable | Movie Review
Kiddos are anticipating the opening of “Abominable”tomorrow, and why not? The trailers are good and it looks like a lot of fun. It is, in spots. Dreamworks and China’s Pearl Studio…
Read MoreJudy | Movie Review
If you are familiar with the life story of Judy Garland, you will most likely remember tales of forced drug dependency, failed marriages and a brilliant performer who was a…
Read MoreAd Astra | Movie Review
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy said it should be America’s goal to put a man on the moon “before this decade is out.” In the 2010s, it seems someone…
Read MoreOnce Upon a Time in… Hollywood | Movie Review
My first thought after seeing “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood” is that I think I might like hanging out with Quentin Tarantino. We seem to have a lot in…
Read MoreWild Rose | Movie Review
Upon first learning about “Wild Rose,” I dismissed it as most likely another well-intentioned but ultimately unremarkable musician biopic. I had no plans to see it until I learned it…
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