THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR Is Chilly, Unmemorable and Unmoving
I’m not entirely sure that anyone was clamoring for it, but this week we’re receiving yet another sequel. The follow-up …Read the Rest
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SING STREET Carries A Great Tune
Irish director John Carney can’t seem to get enough of musicals. After the Oscar-winning Once (2007) and Oscar-nominated Begin Again …Read the Rest
THE JUNGLE BOOK Looks Stunning, is Deeply Entertaining
I want to be pissed about The Jungle Book. In my fantasy bubble, movies would be wholly original. Not reimaginings …Read the Rest
CRIMINAL Wastes A Talented Cast and Crew
If you do happen to find yourself in the theater watching the action/thriller Criminal this weekend, I can think of …Read the Rest
MILES AHEAD Is A Well Told But Traditional Biopic
The next few weeks are stuffed with musically-themed projects. In addition to the biopic Miles Ahead, we’ll soon have the …Read the Rest
DEMOLITION Salvages Some Interesting Bits and Pieces
Despite its title, Demolition is not the nickname of a new action hero or a flick about a construction site …Read the Rest
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! Meanders But Has Its Moments
Occasionally, there’s a downside to seeing so many movies. When one really makes an impression on you, it’s tough for …Read the Rest
HARDCORE HENRY Is All Chaos and No Character
A strange thing happened during the preview screening of the first-person action flick, Hardcore Harry. While some members of the …Read the Rest
REMEMBER Is A Brisk Little Thriller That Lingers in the Brain
Ever imagined how the film Memento might play out with a senior citizen as the lead character? Remember attempts to …Read the Rest
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 Is Genial and Unremarkable
Some 14 years ago, My Big Fat Greek Wedding surprised just about everyone. The low-budget comedy found an enormous audience, …Read the Rest