The Thing About Harry (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Thing About Harry” brings us beyond gay couples dealing with trauma and the dramatics of the first time. It’s just about the awkwardness of love.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Fantasy Island (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fantasy Island” may surprise you with how it tries to be more than a horror movie and address the trauma of the guests on the island.
The Photograph (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Photograph” develops a mother/daughter relationship, a romance, as well as explores one woman’s struggle with the concept of love.
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While a bit longer than it needs to be, “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” will stir up your emotions just like the first film.
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” is reminiscent of the DCOMs Disney used to produce, but now aimed for a younger generation.
Into The Dark: My Valentine – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Dark: My Valentine” seems like it is inspired by the life of internet/music stars Poppy, Titanic Sinclair, and Mars Argo.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is part origin story, part reintroduction, and is of the ilk of Marvel’s “Deadpool.”
Gretel & Hansel (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Gretel and Hansel” is a strange PG-13 horror that may have wonderful performances, but also has a divisive story.
The Rhythm Section (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Rhythm Section” desires to be cool, edgy, and give Lively the allowance to be a super spy, but it doesn’t get to complete its mission.
The Assistant – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Assistant” may seem like it wants to play upon the multiple #MeToo scandals, it sidesteps sensationalism in its approach.
What Love Looks Like (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In a film fit for Valentine’s Day, “What Love Looks Like” brings us the beauty of love as it begins and the mourning period when it is at its end.
My Hindu Friend (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Hindu Friend” dances around the viewer’s expectations by creating a sexual, emotional, and sometimes utterly weird tale based on Héctor Babenco final year of life.
The Turning (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Turning” may have creepy kids, but the jump scares are weak and the ending… well…
Troop Zero (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Troop Zero” will have you ugly cry in the way Viola Davis is famous for as you follow Christmas Flint’s journey to becoming permanent.
A Fall From Grace (2020) – Review, Summary
“A Fall From Grace” will make you wish Netflix had an audio track with comedians giving commentary to substitute a live audience.
Jezebel (2019) – Review/ Summary
While you have to appreciate the sense of ownership, value, and advocacy “Jezebel” presents when it comes to Black bodies, it’s not the most entertaining thing to watch.
Bad Boys For Life (2020) Review/ Summary
Despite the time gap and this being the third entry into the franchise, “Bad Boys For Life” brings you what you’d want, what you’d expect, but not much more.
Weather With You (2020) Review, Summary
“Weathering With You” like “Your Name.” plays with your emotions, skips certain details, but is ultimately worth the price to see.
Underwater (2020) Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Underwater” wants to be an emotional and action-packed action film, but it fails too often and its villain is underdeveloped.
Live Twice, Love Once (2020) – Review/ Summary
Between a man with Alzheimer’s trying to see his first love and his granddaughter who keeps the core family together, you will be in your emotions.
Ana (2020) Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Ana” is a cute movie that further proves Dafne Keen, of “Logan” and “His Dark Materials” fame, is likely to be first billing for decades to come.
The Grudge (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Like “Rings,” the “SaW” remake, and so many other horror franchises that reboots were attempted for, “The Grudge” seems like it shouldn’t have been made.
Always A Bridesmaid (2019) Review/ Summary
“Always A Bridesmaid” is everything you could want and more from a romance film.
The App (2019) | Review/ Summary
Somehow an hour and 19-minute film feels so much longer by means that is hard to explain, but we’re going to try.
Spies In Disguise (2019) | Review/ Summary
Spies In Disguise may come off like a kid’s movie, but luckily it remembers who is the person paying for the tickets.
Holidaze (2019) | Review/ Summary
For those who are fans of the Viziepop demon motif, something a bit more child-friendly is released – if your children are into monsters.
Little Women (2019) Review/ Summary
Greta Gerwig, Saoirse Ronan, and Timothée Chalamet prove themselves to be a formidable trio and a grouping we should expect for decades to come.
A Rainy Day In New York (2019) | Review/ Summary
It really is a shame A Rainy Day In New York will struggle to find distribution in the US. For while not Allen’s best work, it is still entertaining.
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
In what is supposed to be the final film of the Skywalker saga, you get something casual fans may enjoy more than the hardcore ones who never liked this trilogy.
Cherry Tobacco – Review, Summary
Cherry Tobacco pursues the rarely trodden path of having a young woman and older man with feelings for each other, without feeling exploitative.
6 Underground (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Michael Bay’s love for explosions and expensive action scenes mixed with Ryan Reynolds’ humor is a match made in big-budget heaven.
Black Christmas (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Black Christmas works on multiple levels. It operates as a fairly feminist film, and its incel-like villains produce a decent amount of jump scares.
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Jumanji: The Next Level’s desire to go beyond being a fun action-adventure, and have some form of emotional depth, makes its 2-hour run-length a drag.
Hair Love (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Hair Love is a nod to those who have kinky, curly hair, and those who help them looking cute.
Into The Dark: A Nasty Piece of Work – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Into The Dark: A Nasty Piece of Work is likely one of the best entries into the series in a long time.
Waves (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With Waves, A24 continues to solidify that if it is the distributor, you will get more than a movie or show but an experience that will stay with you after the credits roll.
Hala (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
In Hala, a young woman faces a conflict between her parents, her upbringing, her heart, and control of her future.
Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
Once the film tones down the “Take Down The Patriarchy!” talk, you get a decent holiday movie with lots of awkward relationships and some cringey moments.
Same Time, Next Christmas (2019) – Review, Summary
Same Time, Next Christmas is a shockingly good romance film, featuring childhood sweethearts.
