It’s amazing to think about, but this week marks the latest film entry in the lengthy Star Trek series; specifically, the 13th feature. While that number may be considered unlucky to some, this chapter escapes the curse relatively unscathed. Although…
It’s really too bad. The new horror picture Lights Out is based on a very scary short film that garnered so much attention from studios that it was developed into a feature. It is about the nasty, violent spirit of…
If you like deadpan humor, have I got the picture for you. Hunt for the Wilderpeople is the latest from New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi, who previously brought us the hilarious What We Do in the Shadows. This comedy/drama carries…
In a summer full of sequels, it’s rare to find a movie that offers something a bit different. Thankfully, the new flick Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates features an original concept. It also offers a premise that suggests plenty…
The Purge 3 is fine. Does its job. Entertains a little. Escapism. It is merely this week’s sequel. And I’m tired of it. All we get are retreads, reboots, sequels and “universe expansions” . Every week is writing piece explaining…
It’s a love story like any other. Well, okay, not really. Firstly, I must give credit where it’s due; Swiss Army Man is a unique black comedy featuring a pair of completely committed performances from its leads. Unfortunately, I suppose…
It seems like Warner Brothers’ expensive attempt to reboot the Edgar Rice Burroughs character of Tarzan hasn’t been getting a whole lot of publicity over the past couple of weeks. Perhaps this is because it is an aged property that…
As a boy, my favorite author by a country mile was Roald Dahl. Obviously, his tales, which include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach” among many others, were always incredibly imaginative. Still, I think that…
Oh…. That trailer. If you were to judge The Shallows solely on what is presented in THE SHALLOWS – Official Trailer #2 you could assume the film may just be an instant classic. A Shark-as-Monster movie to possibly mention in…
20 years ago, Independence Day was the movie of the summer, breaking box office records and becoming the highest grossing film of the year. It was a big bag stuffed full of silliness, but it ultimately worked as cheesy popcorn…