Does Disney finally have a hit with Haunted Mansion movie? With bomb after bomb at the box office, critics and moviegoers alike are wondering if Disney can recover. And with the record-breaking Barbenheimer weekend, is there even room at the box office for another hit? Answer: Yes and yes. Let me just lay it out … Read more
Moonfall just might be the dumbest movie I’ve ever seen. Which is a distinctly different category than the worst movie I’ve ever seen. When I used to co-host a tv and movie podcast, we famously talked about the Netflix movie, The Titan. It was easily one of the most pointless movies I’ve ever seen. Gratuitously … Read more
King Richard is a movie title bestowed to Richard Williams, the father of tennis prodigies, Venus and Serena Williams. Whether or not he’s worthy of the title is something that the movie goer will have to decide and it’s worth checking out this teen friendly biopic. The Synopsis King Richard covers what you already know … Read more
You might not normally pursue Indian cinema, but RK/RKAY is the perfect introductory film if you’re new to foreign films (or even if you’re not). I often make the mistake of thinking that people don’t watch much of what I don’t watch. That means that if I don’t watch Indian films, they probably don’t either. … Read more
Land is a new film from Robin Wright in her directorial debut, although it’s clear she’s been taking notes her entire career. If you’re looking for a film that will sweep you away and wrap you up in a feeling of singular emotion, Land will take you to that place. There’s a lot of kismet … Read more
If you grew up in the 1980s, you have a special place in your heart for Pat Morita. Not only did you know him as Mr. Miyagi, the kind-hearted yet wise karate master of The Karate Kid but also as Arnold, the wacky proprietor of Arnold’s on Happy Days. But as this new documentary reveals … Read more
When I sat down to watch the sports movie, Safety, on Disney+, I was certain that my love it/hate it streak with Disney was over. Although Safety is a sports drama, definitely not my preferred genre, the synopsis made me think that an inspirational true story would be great on the heels of a feel-good … Read more
If you read the headline, you’ll already know that I’m not a fan of The Call of the Wild, a film adaption of the classic Jack London novel. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t like it. There are some things, however, that you’ll want to know before you see this movie, either in the … Read more
If you’re tired of reading overly literate movie critics that seem out of touch with real movie goers, I’m here to offer you real movie reviews. Whether you like movies or love movies (like me), it helps to know if something is worth your time and money before you sit down an invest two hours. … Read more
Before I saw the press screening for the new Clint Eastwood movie, Richard Jewell, I did something I never do. I read other critics’ thoughts and opinion. I didn’t read into too much detail but I did glance at a few headlines. I saw words like, long, boring, and dull. But I know I can … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Lionsgate has just released The Peanut Butter Falcon, a buddy pic that should absolutely not appeal to me in any way, shape, or form, on Blu-Ray and DVD. When I was asked to review the film, my first instinct was no. As my friend Shannon puts it, there is way … Read more
Usually within the first few minutes of a film, I have a general sense of whether or not I’m going to like a movie. And I didn’t have a good feeling at the beginning of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. Luckily, the feeling quickly subsided and I spent 1 hour and 58 minutes re-immersing myself in … Read more
J.R.R. Tolkien is a name you’ve probably heard even if you’ve never opened a single page of the well-known fantasy series in Middle-Earth. I’m talking about the author of The Lord of the Rings and he’s the subject of the latest biopic from Fox Searchlight. The film focuses on his formative years both as an … Read more
I don’t know a ton about the Marvel Cinematic Universe other that what I see in the theater and what I read about online. I honestly don’t know if Captain Marvel was part of the greater plan to bring the Avengers to a final head in Avengers: End Game. But here’s what I know. Captain … Read more
Full disclosure: I’ve never seen a Melissa McCarthy movie. I haven’t avoided them. I just haven’t happened to watch anything that she’s in. No, I’ve never seen Bridesmaids (even though I own it because I’m sure I’ll love it when I finally do watch it). So I went into Life of the Party totally cold. All … Read more
I never read A Wrinkle in Time as a child. I remember my sister had a copy of it floating around the house and even though I was a reader (more so than her), I never had any desire or interest in picking up the book. Believe it or not, part of that reason was … Read more
