Is God Is is a new film from playwright Aleshea Harris, making her feature directorial debut. And it shows, in all the ways one might expect and a few ways one might not. The easy comparison would be to call her a young, Black, female Quentin Tarantino. Would that appeal to you or make you … Read more
Moviegoers for Project Hail Mary will likely fall into one of two camps: purists who have read this rollercoaster of a science fiction tale hoping it won’t be demolished by Hollywood, and those who’ve never read the book and may even, likely, be going in blind. Both will not be disappointed. Let me start with … Read more
There’s nothing better than reviewing a movie as a regular moviegoer, which is exactly what I did for a recent AMC Screen Unseen showing of How to Make a Killing. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a big fan of AMC’s Screen Unseen program, where you show up on a random Monday night for a surprise … Read more
Women find escape wherever they can get it – in a book, in a Netflix show, or in a movie like The Housemaid. And if they’re readers, they might have pursued the same guilty pleasure in print before film. Here’s my spoiler-free review of this movie. The Housemaid: Book vs Movie Expectations I read The … Read more
If you sit down to watch Fackham Hall without knowing anything about it, you might feel confused… and then pleasantly surprised. That’s exactly what happened to me during the latest AMC Screen Unseen event. More emotions followed, but let’s start at the beginning. What Is AMC’s Screen Unseen? AMC Theatres offers a semi-regular mystery screening … Read more
I didn’t mean to see Jurassic World Rebirth and I certainly didn’t intend to write a review on it. But sometimes these things just fall into your lap and you can’t NOT write about it. Let me explain. AMC Theatres offers a ‘Screen Unseen‘ showing every few weeks. You pay a discounted ticket price and … Read more
Bring your family and friends to see The Legend of Ochi was essentially how my screening invitation was written. This wasn’t a film on my radar but it doesn’t have to be to pique my interest (sometimes it doesn’t go so well, though). But as I usually do, I watch the trailer and decide if … Read more
Disney doesn’t usually let us down with a family-friendly Thanksgiving movie and MOANA 2 is ready to be that movie! If you’re a fan of the original MOANA, you might have a few trepidations going into this film but I’m here to promise you that Disney did not ruin Moana’s good name with this sequel. … Read more
When I found out they were making Gladiator II, my first thought was why? The original Gladiator movie, released in 2000 and starring Russell Crowe, was such a nearly picture perfect film, checking all the key boxes, that it won the Oscar for Best Picture and Best Actor, among others, that year. So why mess … Read more
Here’s a quick analogy to take you back to your test-taking days. ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is to ‘Maleficent’ as ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is to… If you’ve read my previous movie reviews (or if you’re well versed in theater), that wasn’t a hard one to guess. I’m talking about Wicked, the new movie based on the … Read more
When critics praise a movie like A Real Pain, the new film by Jesse Eisenberg, or go as far as to call it “a masterpiece,” I’m unsure as to whether I should question the critics or question myself because I’m not sure if we saw the same movie. A Real Pain was a bit of … Read more
When you head to a spa for the day, you can expect to be prodded and pampered in all the best ways. But when you head to the theater to see the new Skincare movie, you walk away with your heart pumping and maybe have a little glow to your skin. I promise this is … Read more
Fly Me to the Moon is not a movie I ever planned to review, for one reason only. I’d never heard of it! So the story of how I came to watch this movie is almost as fun as my thoughts on it. When it’s cold and dark and rainy, it’s the perfect time for … Read more
Admittedly, I was not in the camp of those that loved the John Krasinski project, A Quiet Place. Even though I like him and wife/actress Emily Blunt and wanted to like the movie, I just couldn’t get on board. This happens with a lot of earth-based sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and/or alien invasion scenarios. We’re left with … Read more
For so many golden years, we loved and appreciated the original stories that came from the minds and animators of Disney/Pixar. But after so many bombs, it’s no wonder that they are turning to beloved stories to make them fresh again. Or so I can gather for the reasoning behind the new film, Inside Out … Read more
Let me tell you something about the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It’s sacred to me. So when I heard word of a prequel coming out, I had Tim Burton-sized nightmares about a remake. I was scared and afraid. Then I saw the trailer for the Wonka movie and had hope. A few … Read more
