Allied, the new World War II spy story from Director Robert Zemeckis, seems to have gotten more attention from the tabloids than from film journalists. Does the film overcome the salacious rumors attached to it or is it just a bad film that needs any press it can get? Continue reading
Media juggernaut Disney continues its dominance of the movie landscape with Moana. Does the film capture the Disney magic or does it just roll out with the tide? Continue reading
After years of hints and promises, Bad Santa 2 has finally arrived in theaters. Is it a great dark comedy like the original or should the filmmakers have just left well enough alone? Continue reading
From Writer-Director Ben Younger comes Bleed for This, the true story of boxer Vinny Pazienza, who fought to box again after a horrific car accident left him nearly paralyzed. Does the film give audiences anything new or is it just the same tired boxing movie tropes? Continue reading
A new saga in the Wizarding World begins as Screenwriter J.K. Rowling and Director David Yates bring audiences Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Does the film recapture the magic of the Harry Potter series or will it make you long for Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Continue reading
From Writer-Director Kelly Fremon Craig comes The Edge of Seventeen, a coming of age dramedy that hedges more on the racier side of things. Does that help the film stand out from other coming of age films or does it fade into the background? Continue reading
Director Denis Villeneuve is back with the hard science fiction drama, Arrival. Is it up to par with his past work or is it a misstep in his filmography? Continue reading
From Director Mel Gibson comes Hacksaw Ridge, the amazing true story of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss. Is the film good enough to spring Gibson from Movie Jail or will he rot there forever? Continue reading
Denial, directed by Mick Jackson, is a legal drama with very high stakes. Losing the case will legitimize Holocaust denial. Does the film entertain as well as inform? Continue reading
And so, Marvel Studios brings audiences the story of Doctor Strange, another arrogant prick who needs a lesson in humility. Does this superhero origin story stack up with Marvel’s best or is this a subpar effort? Continue reading
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