After having four release dates, The New Mutants finally hit theaters this weekend, adding a total of five release dates for a movie nobody believed they'd end up seeing at all. The New Mutants was also made before the Fox and Disney merger, so when the movie kept getting pushed, one started to assume that … Continue reading Review: ‘The New Mutants’ sinks fast
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Review: ‘Unhinged’ is a road raging experience
AMC theaters finally opened up this weekend (in select cities, of course) and will plan to open more up in the continuing weeks. So, you know what means?? Movies are back, at least for right now. For the large majority, AMC theaters are rereleasing relatively older movies and the classics as well, in order to … Continue reading Review: ‘Unhinged’ is a road raging experience
“Monstrous” is a horror movie with no monster.
A horror movie about the legendary bigfoot should be a no brainer. When all things are considered, the tale of bigfoot has been a piece of American folklore for years and years. Books have been written about it, people talk about it on numerous of podcasts, several movies have been about bigfoot, and heck, even … Continue reading “Monstrous” is a horror movie with no monster.
“Mr. Jones” wonderfully captures a journalist’s perspective pre-WWII.
World War II movies are Hollywood’s chance to tell something bold, but to also provide a history lesson that audiences might not have been aware of when they were in history class. There’s been a great list of World War II movies such as, Saving Private Ryan, Fury, Hacksaw Ridge or Dunkirk, ones that capture the brutal nature on the … Continue reading “Mr. Jones” wonderfully captures a journalist’s perspective pre-WWII.
“Ghosts of War” is a solid haunted house movie set during World War II.
We all love a good World War II movie. Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge, heck, you could even count Captain America: The First Avenger as a great World War II movie. World War II movies have a great way of striking so much emotion, providing many thrills, and delivering on a visceral experience, but they also provide a social … Continue reading “Ghosts of War” is a solid haunted house movie set during World War II.
Review: ‘The Last of Us Part II’ is the most impactful and emotional narrative of the year
The Last of Us is a crucial and vital moment for the PlayStation when the game was first released in the summer of 2013. The game wasn't demanding for a follow up by any means, however, it wasn't something that Naughty Dog was resisting to do. Without getting into spoiler territory, not knowing what happened between Joel … Continue reading Review: ‘The Last of Us Part II’ is the most impactful and emotional narrative of the year
Review: Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ is the pinnacle of all Spider-Man movies
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 just turned 17 years-old this week, and while it may not just be 20 years yet, it's still amazing to know that it's been that long since it's release back in the summer of 2004. It's also interesting to go back in time before the superhero genre really piqued into the mainstream movie … Continue reading Review: Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ is the pinnacle of all Spider-Man movies
Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is his most emotionally moving piece of work in years
Spike Lee is no stranger when making controversial comments on practically anything, especially politics. Nevertheless, Spike Lee always knows how to infuse his heavy handedness on politics in a very affective way, whether you like it or not. He knows how to tell the audiences how he particularly feels on something and sometimes it's bold … Continue reading Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is his most emotionally moving piece of work in years
Review: You won’t be able to take your eyes off ‘Capone’
Josh Trank proved to be a spark in a bottle with his directorial debut with the surprising and unconventional found-footage flick, Chronicle, back in 2012. He was then brought on board to give the Fantastic Four another shot with Fantastic Four (or Fant4stic) back in the late summer of 2015, hoping to reinvigorate the property and have it possibly … Continue reading Review: You won’t be able to take your eyes off ‘Capone’
Review: ’30 Days of Night’ does vampires right
Vampires movies were a hot commodity at a time in Hollywood. Fright Night, Lost Boys and even Blade are prime examples of utilizing vampires to their strengths and psychological presence. However, Hollywood has cranked out some poor examples of movies that handle vampires in the complete opposite way (I'm looking at you Twilight). But a great vampire movie can elevate the … Continue reading Review: ’30 Days of Night’ does vampires right






