It’s important to know when to say when. Back in 2004, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (based on the Disney theme park ride), was far more entertaining and enjoyable a movie than it had any right…
I’m not very familiar with the TV series upon which the new Baywatch feature is based, but one imagines that it provided viewers with a bit of tongue-in-cheek camp and escapism over the course of an hour. The sad thing…
Remember the convoluted details of 2012’s Prometheus? Don’t worry. I don’t either. I didn’t remember that Charlize Theron was even in it to be honest. But it was five years ago and Ridley Scott’s first return to the Alien universe…
Occasionally, a critic just ends up giving a movie a pass simply based on how many times it brings a smile to their face. The new comedy Snatched doesn’t offer a new or unique take on the comedy genre and…
The tale of King Arthur has certainly been around a while, igniting the imagination of children (and in some cases, adults) for centuries. The 12th century fable gets a new update from an unlikely source in the big budget, King…
Another month, another comic book adaptation. At least this one isn’t quite as familiar as some of the other offerings from Marvel. The original feature worked a lot of its magic courtesy of introducing new, interesting characters and a unique,…
Well, at least it’s different. If uniqueness was all that counted in filmmaking, My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea would rank highly, thanks to its unusual and absurd central concept. Everything about it is also eccentric and particular,…
Some features have “cult movie” written all over them. The new independent feature Free Fire is pretty certain to attain that title in the near future. It’s a gritty, grimy and punchy little picture that makes the most of a…
It’s unfortunate when a movie attempts to tackle a serious and important issue and falls short. That’s the feeling one gets while watching the period drama, The Promise. The intent of shedding light on and garnering attention to the Armenian…
For many of us, it’s astounding that only a century ago there were large parts of the world unmapped and unexplored. Perhaps that made it easier to believe some of the mysterious legends that could have lured adventure seekers and…