Alex Newell: Live at Kean University – Review
In what can be seen as a mini-career and life retrospective, Tony Winner Alex Newell walks their audience through some of their favorites Broadway numbers, including those they made a hit.
Comedy
Totally Killer (2023) – Review and Summary
“Totally Killer,” as its title implies, is a fun horror movie to watch but ultimately is more content to consume than a new movie to put into your annual Halloween rotation.
The Kill Room (2023) – Review and Summary
“The Kill Room” gives what is expected from Tarantino alumnus Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson in a forgettable but likable crime comedy.
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy – Part 2 (2023) – Review and Summary
Part 2 of “Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy” focuses on the murder investigation and with Taye Diggs in it less, it means more drama from the caricatures of Lance’s past lovers.
Playing Sam (2023) – Review and Summary
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
Love At First Sight (2023) – Review and Summary
A girl who doesn’t plan as well as she should meets a boy who leaves very little to chance, and rather than this leading to them balancing each other out, it sets up a meet-cute story that will certainly make you a fan of Haley Lu Richardson.
Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) – Review and Summary
Michael Jai White’s “Outlaw Johnny Black” is a good silly 90-minute western trapped in a 2-hour middling movie.
Cassandro (2023) – Review
Unfortunately, “Cassandro” sidesteps going too deep into any potential wound or struggle to give you a light-hearted drama that easily becomes dull due to its rounded edges.
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (2023) – Play Review and Summary
“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the type of play that demands an audience reaction as it exhibits community on stage and fosters it within the audience.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023) – Review and Summary
In a woodburning oven type of romance featuring usual romance and LGBT+ tropes, you get “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.”
Sitting In Bars With Cake (2023) – Review and Summary
“Sitting In Bars With Cake” will push you to be grateful for your best friend, or closest friend, as you watch two best friends hit many monumental moments – of which not all are positive.
Slotherhouse (2023) – Review and Summary
“Slotherhouse,” like most horror comedies, are enjoyable as long as you can embrace how ridiculous it is for if you look past the superficial, there isn’t much there.
#ChadGetsTheAxe (2023) – Review/ Summary
“#ChadGetsTheAxe” harnesses the idea of an influencer in a horror movie in ways that have yet to be done at this level – and it is probably one of the best digital releases of the year.
Scrapper (2023) – Review and Summary
A cunning 12-year-old, living on her own, meets her father finally, but only after her mother dies.
The List (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The List” is a simple, cute, though sometimes uninspiring romantic comedy.
Landscape with Invisible Hand (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Landscape with Invisible Hand starts off strong when focused on the humans dealing with an alien invasion. However, once the aliens become a prominent part of the film, it’s hard to maintain interest.
Millennial Hunter (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As long as you are just looking for a Boomer to kill some millennials, you have come to the right place. If you want more than just that, this may feel too barebones.
Susie Searches (2023) Review
“Susie Searches” struggles due to letting you in on the secret that the film is about.
Corner Office (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Corner Office” is a dark comedy starring John Hamm as a disgruntled employee, but you may be just as disgruntled after watching this movie.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” is a joyous and bonkers live-action adaptation of the manga. The movie celebrates friendship, dreams, and plenty of zombies.
Passages (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“Passages,” on the surface, can seem like a narcissistic man trying to have his cake and eat it too, but the deeper it goes, the more you see how relationships were long troubles before social media and app dating.
A Perfect Story (2023) – Season 1 Review and Summary
“A Perfect Story” is a Spanish romantic comedy with charming leads in Álvaro Mel and Anna Castillo that remind you of all the fun and messiness of falling in love.
Big Nunu’s Little Heist (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Big Nunu’s Little Heist” is a South African gem of a movie.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
Similar to the Spiderman franchise, it seems all the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” franchise needed was to be rebooted enough times to recapture the magic.
The Beanie Bubble (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“The Beanie Bubble” is a comedic and dramatic tale about the ’90s Beanie Baby mania, but it’s light on comedy and drama.
Haunted Mansion (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While a unnecessary reboot, there is no denying this adaptation aims to bring something different.
Strays (2023) – Movie Review
To some surprise, “Strays” not only delivers the kind of jokes and situations those who love politically incorrect comedy will enjoy but get dog lovers in their feelings.
Undead Murder Farce Cast & Character Guide
This is a character guide for Crunchyroll’s “Undead Murder Farce,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: Cast & Character Guide
This is a character guide for Netflix’s “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
They Cloned Tyrone (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” may be all over the news, but Juel Taylor’s “They Cloned Tyrone” is an inventive joy that shouldn’t be missed.
Theater Camp (2023) – Review and Summary
Anyone who has been part of a theater production will recognize any of the shenanigans that take place in Theater Camp, a funny love letter to young thespians.
Barbie (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Barbie” is a fun, often comical movie laced with a strong feminist message and depiction of what can happen if toxic masculinity and patriarchal views go unchecked.
The Horror of Dolores Roach (2023): Season 1 – Summary and Review (with Spoilers)
“The Horror of Dolores Roach” boasts a great cast ready to bite into the show’s bloody premise, but its tone shifts into systemic problems and landing a second season ruin a potentially good single season.
The Out-Laws (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“The Out-Laws” is a pleasant “watch because it is new, and you feel you’ve watched everything else” movie.
My Eyes Are Up Here (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Eyes Are Up Here” presents to you a romance complicated by more than just someone’s personal baggage.
The Sperm Bank (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Can you imagine, to hopefully have kids one day, having to go to a room where everyone knows what you are doing and… you know.
Voice Activated (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While comical in some ways, “Voice Activated” reminds you how much accessibility matters in the development of technology and patience when dealing with other people.
Everybody Dies… Sometimes (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In a therapy session, Mara recounts all the people who have died she has grown close to and her anxiety that it could soon happen again.
Regular Rabbit (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Regular Rabbit” is absolutely absurd without having to be violent, slapstick, or implement farce comedy.
