The Hater – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
In this over two hour epic, you watch a young man play the long game in ways that will stun you and leave you thinking, “It can’t end like this?”
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Summerland (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While the idea of a period drama may lead you to worry about boredom, the often-prickly character Alice keeps things lively in “Summerland.”
Yes, God, Yes – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Yes, God, Yes” is not only probably one of the best coming of age films in a long time, but it also is one of the few teen sex comedies that doesn’t feel like a rehash.
The Kissing Booth 2 (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it’s two hour time length makes it lag in some parts, by the end of “The Kissing Booth 2,” you are left wondering when is the next one?
Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey – Review/ Summary
Thanks to a series of rather strange events, “Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey” loses its chance to be a cute teen romance.
A Nice Girl Like You (2020) – Review/Summary (Spoilers)
“A Nice Girl Like You” is a simple, likable rom-com that may not have the most memorable characters, but it’s a fun time to spend an hour and half.
Fatal Affair (2020) – Review/ Summary (Spoilers)
“Fatal Affair” is tame, predictable, and lacks any sort of chemistry between its lead actress and her co-stars.
Boogie’s Comedy Slam (2020) – Review
“Boogie’s Comedy Slam,” produced by DeMarcus Cousins, will even make a stone-faced, hard-sell laugh.
Palm Springs (2020) – Review/Summary (Spoilers)
While a breeze to watch and with good chemistry from its leads, laughs are few with “Palm Springs.”
The Old Guard (2020) – Review and Summary (Spoilers)
“The Old Guard” gives you the summer blockbuster you’d expect to see in theaters from the comfort of your home.
Only (2019) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Only” is a sci-fi drama, with a small cast, that is less about entertaining its audience and more about trying to use the sci-fi element for a bait and switch.
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up” is an odd romantic drama in which a woman mulls an abortion or turning a one night stand into a lifetime commitment.
Uncle Tom (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As its name, “Uncle Tom” is divisive when it shows its social conservatism, but in some of its critiques of the Democratic party, among other topics, points are made.
Under The Riccione Sun (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Under the Riccione Sun” will remind you what many may miss thanks to COVID-19, but it gives you the chance to live vicariously.
Looks That Kill (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Looks That Kill” makes for a lukewarm dark comedy, but has a romance that makes it worth viewing.
Suzi Q – Review/ Summary
In “Suzi Q,” you get a profile of an innovative singer-songwriter-bandleader-multi-instrumentalist and poet: Suzi Quatro.
Miss Juneteenth (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “Miss Juneteenth” acts as a timely history lesson, it is the mother/ daughter relationship that is the main draw.
Disclosure (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While no film, no matter how many voices, can fully encompass what it means to be part of any community, “Disclosure” makes for an excellent entry point into trans history in media.
A Whisker Away (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If you need a good cry, but not to the point of making an ugly face, “A Whisker Away” is just what you need.
2 Minutes of Fame (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
In “2 Minutes of Fame,” Jay Pharoah presents to you a movie that should have been a series, based on its premise.
Infamous (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If a fan of Bella Thorne, you’ll see she is in her element when it comes to playing Arielle in “Infamous.”
The King Of Staten Island (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Unfortunately, it takes “The King of Staten Island” almost an hour, out of 2, to be all that you expected and hoped it would be.
Hidden Orchard Mysteries: The Case of the Air B&B Robbery (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While the central relationship between leads is as cute as can be, the adults who they investigate might be a bit much depending on the family watching.
365 Days (365 DNI) (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“365 Days” tries to make Stockholm syndrome sexy and ends up just making a big-budget soft-core porn.
Becky (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Mix “Home Alone” with “Hanna” and a little bit of Hit-Girl from “Kick-Ass,” and you get the sometimes shockingly violent “Becky.”
The Healer (2017) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “The Healer” isn’t made to withstand scrutiny, it is an entertaining film to watch while in quarantine.
Our House (2018) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If you like your horror slow churning, not reliant on gore, but still may not be the best to watch at night, “Our House” could do the trick.
The High Note (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
On top of making you question why Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t a movie star, you’ll be SO MAD you likely won’t get to see this in theaters.
#FriendButMarried (2018) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“#FriendButMarried” is a long, arduous movie to watch, that somehow drains anything and everything cute out of its central relationship.
Ne Zha (2019) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Ne Zha” shows why it was a massive hit in China with its top-notch animation, emotional story, and its ambiguity of good and evil.
Inheritance (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Inheritance” may not be a fast-paced thriller, but it will still give you the kind of ending that’ll make your eyes blare and jaw drop.
Body Cam (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
With the spin of grief manifesting itself, “Body Cam” explores police brutality and the conflicting emotions of a Black female officer.
The Lovebirds (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are well paired in “The Lovebird” as their brands of awkward collide and create a chaotic romance.
Last Moment of Clarity (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Taking note of its criminal element, it’s ultimately the love we see blossom or renewed, that drives “Last Moment of Clarity.”
All For Nikki (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“All For Nikki,” as it goes from one bad situation to the next, goes on and on until it seemingly runs out of ideas.
Scoob! (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
It’s unfortunate “Scoob!” couldn’t be seen in theaters, for it might be one of the first Scooby-Doo movies in a while which deserved a theatrical release.
The Wrong Missy (2020) – Review, Summary with Spoilers
How much you may enjoy this movie all depends on whether you like outrageous characters who don’t limit themselves for the comfort of others.
John Henry (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Between flinch worthy violence, Terry Crews and Ken Foree, alongside a handful of jokes, there is more good to say about “John Henry” than bad.
Love Is Blind (2019) – Review, Summary with Spoilers
Um, “Love Is Blind,” the movie not the TV show, is mid-level “What did I just watch?” Specifically in a, “Am I supposed to find this funny?” kind of way.
