While these movies may not have been must-see flicks, some of have snuck into our hearts this year. Others, well... not so much. Here are some movies that could be worth a watch. Annabelle Comes Home Serving as a backdoor sequel to The Conjuring 2 and Annabelle, Annabelle Comes Home works as a studio horror film with a… Read More "Catching Up on …
Category: Drama
Catching Up on 2019: Reviews of Booksmart, Shazam!, Her Smell and Missing Link
The summer of 2019 has largely been defined but its lack of hits. Frankly, many of the blockbusters that we were not excited lived up to the hype. Men in Black International stumbled. Godzilla: King of the Monsters tanked. The summer was marked by financial disappointment, but there were some interesting movies to come out of the… Read More "Catching Up on …
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You Are Who You Choose To Be: ‘Fight Club’ Represents the Best and Worst of 1999
Every so often a film hits the zeitgeist so hard, the zeitgeist can't get back up. Fight Club, directed by David Fincher and based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk, got about as destructive as you can get. The fight-the-system snarkiness with which it approaches the world is both positive and negative. Yet it's a picture of toxic masculinity and… Read More "You Are Who …
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Review: Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Brings His Most Personal and Immersive Story to Life
Few directors touch the third rail more than Quentin Tarantino. The famed director/screenwriter has long gained praise for his pop culture-infused stories of violence and death. In some cases, he has co-opted Black and Asian culture to tell these tales. In others, he has created strong characters that few other directors would dare bring to the… Read More "Review: Tarantino’s ‘Once …
Review: ‘Dumbo’ Occasionally Flies High, Bringing Back Some Burton Magic in the Process
Over the past four weeks, I've been dreading the release of Dumbo, the latest animated classic to receive the live-action treatment. To be honest, I have a lot of mixed emotions surrounding the original. Obviously the black crows and "When I See an Elephant Fly" have aged extremely poorly. Yet there was always something about Dumbo,… Read More "Review: ‘Dumbo’ Occasionally …
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2009 in Review: ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Could Be Quentin Tarantino’s Finest Film
Director Quentin Tarantino is an objectively controversial figure. He has been ever since Reservoir Dogs first debuted at Sundance Film Festival in January of 1992. The director doesn't know how to get out of his own way, loves violence, and believes he an Oscar should be named after him. The toxicity of the Tarantino fanbase certainly does not help… Read More "2009 in Review: …
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Review: ‘The Highwaymen’ Chases Bonnie & Clyde at a Snail’s Pace
Following the Great Depression, bank robbers took on a new level of fame in America. After feeling cheated out of their money, people across the country were reeling. By stealing from the banks, who were insured, outlaws like John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Machine Gun Kelly and became folklore. However, no duo became more iconic than Bonnie… Read More "Review: ‘The Highwaymen’ …
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