The Jungle Book (PG) ★★★½
Those who were anxious about this remake can forget about their worries (and their strife).
“Now I’m the king of the swingers-oh, the jungle VIP; I reached the top and had to stop and that’s … Read more
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★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13) ★1/2
A Battle of Titans That Faults Way Short of Its Potential (PG-13) ★1/2
Superman and Batman in the same movie…sounds good on paper. Both have devoted fan bases and a history of bringing in … Read more
Eye in the Sky ★★★
When is it OK to kill a nine-year-old girl?
It’s a horrific thought. And you’re probably thinking, “Well, NEVER, of course.” But Gavin Hood’s Eye in the Sky doesn’t let its audience off that easy. … Read more
10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) ★★★
What I remember most about 2008’s Cloverfield doesn’t have anything to do with its alien-invasion plot. Nope, what’s still clearest in my mind is the fact that I was worried I was going to hurl … Read more
Race (PG-13) ★★★
Race is one part feel-good biopic and one part unnerving history lesson.
Aside from tales of Middle-Earth and stories about galaxies far, far away, there’s nothing I’m a bigger sucker for than a rousing true … Read more
How to be Single ★★★
A Girl’s Guide to Dating New York City Style−Sort Of
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, How to be Single, a refreshing, laugh-out-loud comedy, is erroneously being advertised as a romantic comedy. Nope, no … Read more
Zoolander 2 (PG-13) ★★
Zoolander 2 is heavy on cameos but light on laughs.
Don’t you just hate it when—against your better judgment—you still get your hopes up for a movie… and then it disappoints you mightily? I’ll admit … Read more
Deadpool (R) ★★★
The “Anti”-Superhero Movie
Deadpool, is the first R-rated superhero movie to come along, which is fitting as our eponymous hero breaks the mold as far as superheroes go. He is foul-mouthed, kills his enemies … Read more
Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) ★★1/2
“Hail, Caesar!” Salutes Hollywood’s Past
The 1950s is the post-Golden Age period for when the studio system that dominated the movie industry was breaking down, television was offering people entertainment alternatives, and the Red Scare … Read more
Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) ★★★1/2
Kung Fu Panda 3 Provides Plenty of Kicks
Three movies…three smash hits. Kung Fu Panda 3 follows its predecessors’ footsteps by, once again, delivering the animated comedy goods. Voiced by its cast of well-known Hollywood … Read more
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) ★★½
Another War Movie That May Not Stack Up to its Predecessors
The 2012 attack on Benghazi still carries significant political weight these days and rightfully so. The event, that took place on the evening of … Read more
The Hateful Eight (R) ★★
A Rare Miss in Tarantino’s Wheelhouse
Anyone who walks into a Quentin Tarantino film can typically expect a few things –snappy dialogue, clever plot twists, and stylized violence. In his latest film, The Hateful Eight… Read more
Top 20 Movies of 2015 and More!
Top 20 Movies of 2015−In Order of Favorites-Starting with #1
1. Spotlight– Drama, based on true events. Director & screenplay credit, Tom McCarthy, Screenplay, Josh Singer. An all-star cast, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel … Read more
The Revenant (R) ★★★½
The Revenant is a Grizzly Adventure Epic To Be Experienced
The word revenant is defined as someone who has returned from the dead, which is a fairly good indicator of what’s in store for … Read more
By The Sea (R) ★★½
Don’t (Always) Judge A Film By Its Trailer
It’s been a decade since the last on-screen Pitt partnership in Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005). The real-life power couple’s latest venture, By The Sea, takes … Read more
Concussion (PG-13) ★★★
An Entertaining Bio-Drama That Will Cause Headaches for the NFL
In the past few decades, the National Football League (NFL) has surged passed Major League Baseball as America’s pastime. On Fall Sundays, viewers are glued … Read more
The Big Short (R) ★★★½
This Film Does Not Fall Short
The Great Recession in 2008 had many causes, but no factor was bigger than the belief that the prices of homes would keep rising. The Big Short is … Read more
Spotlight (R) ★★★
Old Fashioned Journalism Makes for Great Modern Day Bio Drama
With the new age of reporting, society often forgets about those behind the scenes of a story. While newspaper teams are enduring budget cuts and … Read more
Kent Jones Interview ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ Documentary Film 51st CIFF
Hitchcock’s Lesson’s in Filmmaking Brought to Life in a New Documentary
Hitchcock/Truffaut is a documentary film for all movie buffs that have ever considered magnifying their knowledge of the components in filmmaking. The film was … Read more
Room (R) ★★★½
Touching and Tension Filled
For a film with a one-word name that has not been heavily promoted, it’d be difficult to see it gaining heavy traction with moviegoers. I really hope this will not be … Read more
Sicario (R) ★★★★
The Border Wars Ignite in Sicario
The film, Sicario, named after the assassins who work for drug cartels (‘hit-man’ in Spanish), is an action-thriller set on the U.S.-Mexican border that deals with the fight against … Read more
Mississippi Grind (R) ★★½
Mississippi Grind: A Drama That’s Quite a Gamble
In this road movie that feels much like classic 1970s cinema, Ben Mendelsohn (The Place Beyond the Pines, 2012) plays Gerry, a talented yet perpetually unlucky … Read more
Shaun the Sheep (PG) ★★★½
The movie is fantastic! We’re talking no dialogue, creative script and two catchy songs! All ages will enjoy this creative romp in the city and on the farm.