From Director Todd Phillips comes War Dogs, a film based on a true story about two twenty-somethings that scored a multi-million dollar weapons contract and the bizarre chain of events that surrounded their business. In looking at Phillips’ previous films, is War Dogs more like The Hangover or The Hangover III? Continue reading
Disney continues its series of remakes of their classic films with a do-over of Pete’s Dragon. Will this latest endeavor capture audiences’ imaginations or come across as a crass cash grab? Continue reading
Back in March, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice took a beating from critics and while it made a ton of money, it wasn’t quite the runaway hit that Warner Brothers was expecting. All the film’s supporters said, “Well, just wait until Writer-Director David Ayer’s Suicide Squad! That will get the DC Extended Universe on track!” Yeah, about that…. Continue reading
After years of hints, denials, and rumors Jason Bourne has finally returned to theaters with Director Paul Greengrass back at the helm. Is his latest adventure a worthy addition to the series or should the filmmakers have just left well enough alone? Continue reading
The 1990s cult hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous has finally made it to the big screen. Will the concept and characters still resonate over twenty years after the show’s premiere? Continue reading
In 2009, Paramount did a soft reboot of the Star Trek universe with Director J.J. Abrams and a young cast re-creating the roles originated on the original television series. Star Trek Beyond is the third film in this new series and it feels like the filmmakers are finally getting their footing. Continue reading
Based on the novel of the same name, Nerve presents a dangerous game of truth or dare live on the internet. However, is it a game that movie audiences will want to play? Continue reading
After a blizzard of “controversy” and an ocean of fanboy tears, Director Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot is finally here. The only question that matters is, is it any good? Continue reading
From Director Brad Furman comes The Infiltrator, the real life story of how U.S. Customs went after Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Does the film tell a compelling story or does it just spit out facts with no narrative flow? Continue reading
Writer-Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Schinert bring audiences Swiss Army Man, a strange adventure about a man and his corpse. Does the film cut through its inherent weirdness to connect with moviegoers? Continue reading
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