★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
The Angry Birds Movie Lacks the Story to Soar
In the 90s, several movie studios tried to cash in on the success of video games with live action adaptations of popular games. Although movies like… Read more about The Angry Birds Movie (PG) ★★½…
An unnecessary sequel that fails in its girl-power message.
I was not a fan of 2014’s Neighbors, so I admittedly didn’t have high hopes for Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. This time around, Mac (Seth Rogen)… Read more about Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (R) ★★…
Ryan and Gosling and Russell Crowe make a fun pair, but it’s not all laughs.
The Nice Guys is one of those movies you’re either going to get, or you’re not. And I didn’t get… Read more about The Nice Guys (R) ★★½…
A fast-paced but ultimately forgettable thriller, despite its A-list cast and director.
It’s a horrific situation that seems all too possible these days: an unstable gunman takes a TV host hostage live on-air, straps a… Read more about Money Monster (R) ★★½…
Captain America: Civil War Does Not Leave Audiences United
The summer blockbuster season is upon us, which for the last decade has included a steady diet of superhero movies. Although many super hero flicks can… Read more about Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) ★★½…
Another Awesome Hit for Marvel
Who knew comic book characters struggle with feelings of guilt, anger, patriotism, revenge, betrayal, and loyalty? All of these issues are explored as the “Avengers” take sides. Either you’re with… Read more about Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) ★★★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 about The Jungle Book (PG) ★★★½…
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 big… Read more about Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (PG-13) ★1/2…
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 about Eye in the Sky ★★★…
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 about 10 Cloverfield Lane (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 about Race (PG-13) ★★★…
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 about How to be Single ★★★…
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 about Zoolander 2 (PG-13) ★★…
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 and… Read more about Deadpool (R) ★★★…
“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 about Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) ★★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 about Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) ★★★1/2…
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 about 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) ★★½…
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 about The Hateful Eight (R) ★★…
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 McAdams,… Read more about Top 20 Movies of 2015 and More!…
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 Leonardo… Read more about The Revenant (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 on… Read more about By The Sea (R) ★★½…
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 about Concussion (PG-13) ★★★…
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 about The Big Short (R) ★★★½…
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 about Spotlight (R) ★★★…