Lisa Frankenstein – Movie Review and Summary
“Lisa Frankenstein” doesn’t merely ride the wave of Frankenstein-type movies but carves out its own little niche thanks to the combination of those in front of and behind the camera.
Rated PG-13
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Lift (2024) – Movie Review
In what is another push to transform Kevin Hart from his “Big Little Man” persona into a legitimate action star, he leads a heist crew forced to work for Interpol.
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Origin (2024) – Movie Review
In many ways, “Origins” feels like a one-hour documentary turned 2+ hour drama despite having strong enough thoughts and messages that didn’t need a dramatization.
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Night Swim (2024) – Movie Review
“Night Swim” may scratch that itch for horror fans who need a jump scare, but it certainly won’t start off the year on a high note for Blumhouse like “M3GAN” did.
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The Book of Clarence (2024) – Movie Review
While “The Book of Clarence” may seem potentially controversial because it contains Jesus of Nazareth, outside of some of the conversations it could start, it is tame to the point of being boring.
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The Pod Generation (2023) – Movie Review
“The Pod Generation” explores what childbearing and rearing might be like in a future where women don’t have to get pregnant.
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Rebel Moon – Child of Fire (Part One) – Movie Review
“Rebel Moon —Part One: Child of Fire,” I’d love to say, was all visuals and no substance, but the visuals don’t necessarily leave you awestruck either.
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The Color Purple (2023) – Movie Review
Between the music and performances, the 2023 version of “The Color Purple” does enough to stand out, but it sometimes falters if you compare it to the 1985 movie.
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Monster (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Monster,” as it shifts perspectives from one character to the next, pushes you to ask who the real monster of this story is.
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Rustin (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Rustin” depicts a civil rights icon in ways not seen since Denzel Washington played Malcolm X.
