Due to this movie having a few quirks, of which may work for some and for others be a problem, we believe your enjoyment of this movie will depend on your taste.
While most franchises run out of gas by the 2nd sequel, The Fate of the Furious finds a way to push out another hit thanks to the reminder that, at the end of the day, it is all about family.
For those who have followed WB Animation’s darker cartoon versions of the Batman franchise, especially dealing with Damien, this pretty much maintains previously established standards.
In one of Anton Yelchin’s final films, we are reminded not just of his brilliance, but how excellent the movies he decided to be a part of.
As someone who primarily watches western media, the idea of a film which tells the history of a Muslim majority nation and shows its characters as lovers, the oppressed, and allowing us to see how they fought for their freedom, is rare. So rare I could not help myself and had to watch this. Though,…
Beauty and the Beast may not capture the magic of the original, but the melodrama added on to fill in the missing backstories of a few characters makes this live action remake just a tinsey bit worth it.
Custody seems more like a pilot for a brand new show than a stand alone movie. But, even with that said, it is worth checking it out.
I always found it strange when a film is nominated for Best Foreign Film yet none of the actors are nominated for anything, it isn’t nominated for best picture, nor is best director part of the nominations. Which isn’t a setup to say this film is horrible, but more so that it definitely isn’t for…
As a woman who spent most of her career fighting to see her vision come true, even at the costs of her relationships, comes to terms with her mortality. She questions her legacy and how one girl should, and is, going to write it.
Before I Fall is the type film which makes you want to read the book. For you can tell there was probably quite a bit cut which would have, in a rare fashion, made the movie even better.
Overview A handsome entitled young man gets his heartbroken and after the usual cleanse in which he goes through a bunch of women, he finds one he wants to invest in. Thing is, is that feeling mutual? Characters Worth Noting Ray Livingston (Charles Brice) | Rochelle Marseilles (DeWanda Wise) | Paul (Alexander C. Mulzac) |…
“As You Are” makes it seem Amandla Stenberg is ready to make it so she won’t simply be known as Rue all grown up and a social-political figure
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) A long time ago I took this off my schedule since I just felt this wasn’t worth a trip to the city, I then pushed it back some more. However, with it being a kind of quiet week I had the time to watch this so I gave it a shot….
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) There is something about French cinema that, I guess since I don’t live in France, makes the topics and characters just seem so refreshing to watch. Like a cleanse to your palate, for a lack of a better term. Yet, while they may present new and different stories, that doesn’t mean…
Kevin Hart, with the assistance of Josh Gad and Jenifer Lewis, combines his comedic talents with a character which isn’t solely focused on bringing you the laughs. Which strangely is a good thing.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) John Wick is back and while the movie isn’t as lean as the first, with a bit more comedic moments and fights that will make you wince, you learn to deal with the extra fat. Trigger Warning(s): Movie Contains Person Slashing Their Wrists Noted Actor(s) John Wick (Keanu Reeves) | Santino…
Overview If the word “Debauchery” doesn’t have Dom Hemingway’s picture next to it, needless to say, someone is going to have their ass kicked! Review (with Spoilers) I heard of Dom Hemingway ages ago while watching The Graham Norton Show, but with no US release date, I honestly forgot about it. Fast forward a few…
Through a series of women, all very likable, we come to understand what kind of person James is and why he may never be happy.
The Space Between Us is cheesy and cute and while it has experienced a series of delays from August to December to now, it seems more so to avoid serious competition than because it is a terrible movie.
Overview A road trip film in which, yes, the characters may travel far, but it doesn’t seem they really grow or evolve that much.
Overview Digimon returns for another round and while there isn’t a huge amount of action or compelling fights, we do get to see the challenges which come from being a DigiDestined who still has to go to school and have a life outside of the digital world.
Overview Like so many kids who were born in the 90s, many of my arguments dealt with which was better and often it would be one cartoon vs. another. For me, I was a devoted Digimon fan up until the 3rd season in which I had to tap out since the quality faded. However, now…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) And so the telepic comes to an end by bringing us to what led up to the first in the first part and then diving into the guys’ personal issues such as drug abuse and divorce.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As the members of New Edition transition from kids to teenagers, they are forced to take note of how hard they are working for almost no cash and that their egos are driving the group apart. Noted Actor(s) Ronnie (Keith Powers) | Ralph (Algee Smith) | Ricky (Elijah Kelly) | Bobby…
Overview Bessie is the type of film which doesn’t have the same dramatic flair of big screen biopics, but the actors try to compensate by bringing the dead back to life and reintroduce them to a whole new generation. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview In what seems like a Justin Bieber fan-fic, you surprisingly get a cute little love story. One which benefits more so from the chemistry of the leads than the dialog and journey the two take however. Rating: TV Viewing Characters Worth Noting Jordan Jaye (Matthew Espinosa) & Emily Lowe (Sarah Jeffery)
Overview What starts as your generic New York romance evolves into two parents with different ideas of how to raise their child, and with one method posing a possible threat to the child’s health. Trigger Warning(s): Domestic Violence Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview The subject of young love is explored in the sense of it being wonderful, frightening, all-consuming, and sometimes fleeing. Review (with Spoilers) In the pursuit of seeing the filmography of actors I admire, consider this me continuing to see as many Lea Seydoux films as I can. For be it the joy of her…
Overview A film which focuses on the misogyny in Hollywood, within the voice over industry. Well, until it decides to be a romantic comedy.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As someone who never had a dog, much less a pet which was invited into my home, I didn’t feel like I was missing out on much. I didn’t have this needy thing which required me to feed it, walk it, and clean it for its entire life. However, after watching…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Often times when films target the poor, it is about them pulling up their bootstraps and eventually being fine at the end. That or doing something illegal to get by. However, with I, Daniel Blake you are reminded that being poor or needing assistance isn’t something which should maintain the negative…
Two college-bound teens get involved with stealing from a local criminal and have to deal with not only his pursuit of revenge but one more person.
Overview Ballet 422 is the type of documentary which more so has the viewer act as a shadow who watches as everyone gears up for a performance vs. being the type of documentary which is almost detective-like and probing. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
In the pursuit of being funny, Bad Moms completely wastes its opportunity to address the issues of trying to be the perfect mom, while still having some fun.
While it seemed, for awhile, M. Night Shyamalan would stand tall amongst Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen and other legendary directors who could have a series of flops yet still get financing, it seems he may have something on his hands here. Not a new classic, but definitely something which will win at the box office.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) If you can get pass the constant reminder everyone is doing what Gibbons would have wanted, the corniest dialog you have ever heard and only just enough of a story to set up the action sequences, you may actually enjoy yourself. Noted Actor(s) Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) | Xiang (Donnie Yen)…
Overview While the film contains most of the narrative issues the book had, some fans of the book, and those who only saw the trailer, may like the film. Review (with Spoilers) With reading the book this is based on (If I Stay: Chapter by Chapter Review), as well as the book’s sequel (Where She…
Rose Leslie is kind of an odd actress. In television shows, she can possess these varied characters you latch onto and who you get pissed, and maybe cry over when they leave. Yet her movie career, thus far, she hasn’t been able to find those type of characters who remind you why you watch production…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) When a movie gets pulled from a release schedule or pushed back, it leads you to believe it must be downright horrible. However, About Ray or Three Generations isn’t bad at all. It just, unfortunately, tries to balance out the mother’s personal drama with her trans son. Trigger Warning(s): Transphobia (One…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Like vampires, zombies have been an abused monster sect of which not only are there very few new and interesting depictions of, but there has been a lack of diversity. Yet now such isn’t the case for now there is a zombie movie starring an adorable Black girl. Who just so…
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