Two years ago, Deadpool burst onto the scene and showed that superhero films could be funny, raunchy, and irreverent. Now, Deadpool 2 has hit theaters. Is it more of the same or does it up the ante even more? Continue reading
Reviews
Doug Reviews: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
After ten years of buildup and interlocking storylines, Avengers: Infinity War is finally upon us. Does the film live up to the hype or is it just the latest cog in the Marvel machine that leaves the audience wanting?
Doug Reviews: A Quiet Place (2018)
A Quiet Place represents the second feature film directed by John Krasinski. Does this film move Krasinski into the Big Leagues, or does it keep him relegated to the Minors? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Beirut (2018)
The spy thriller is one of my favorite film genres. Jon Hamm is one of my favorite actors. Tony Gilroy is a screenwriter I like a lot. So, Beirut, from Director Brad Anderson, should be one of my new favorite movies, right? Well…. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Isle of Dogs (2018)
Isle of Dogs represents Director Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation since his 2009 film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. Does this film capture the same magic as that previous winner? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Chappaquiddick (2017)
Chappaquiddick, from Director John Curran, tells the story of how Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) survived a scandal involving drunk-driving, obstruction of justice, and a dead girl. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Ready Player One (2018)
Director Steven Spielberg delivers an adaptation of Ernest Cline’s sci-fi novel, Ready Player One. Is the film a game-changer or just a re-hash of movies you’ve already seen? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Death of Stalin (2017)
From the mind of Veep creator Armando Iannucci comes The Death of Stalin, a pitch black comedy about the days following the demise of the Soviet dictator. However, is it even possible to pull laughs out of the tale of a bunch of murderous bureaucrats jockeying for power? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Disney tapped Director Ava DuVernay to bring their adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel, A Wrinkle in Time, to life. Does DuVernay succeed or is A Wrinkle in Time truly unfilmable? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Thoroughbreds (2017)
From Writer-Director Cory Finley comes Thoroughbreds, a tale of rich girls gone bad. But is this a film that gets by just on shock value? Continue reading
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