In The Heights (2021)
“Say it so it doesn’t disappear.” Invigorating and inviting. Demonstrative yet humble. Honest and hopeful. These are the ways I came to think of In The Heights, a joyous […]
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A Quiet Place Part II
“There’s nothing left.” At the end of the first film back in 2018, audiences were left dipped and drenched in the limitless love of a mother for her children. And […]
Cruella (2021)
“From the very beginning I always made a statement. Not everyone appreciated that.” Loosely creative, devilishly entertaining, and just a bit too predictable for its own good, Cruella tries to […]
Without Remorse (2021)
“All I need is a name.” A few standout action sequences and a devoted, literal teeth gritting performance from the always wonderful Michael B. Jordan aren’t enough to keep Without […]
Stowaway (2021)
“We didn’t make mistakes like this.” Featuring a quick, effective open that introduces us to this world with a great deal of authenticity, Stowaway proves to be one of the rare […]
The Last Blockbuster (2020)
“The reason I do what I do is because of movies.” From the outside looking in, if you weren’t one of those kids who wasted a parent’s entire night combing […]
Mortal Kombat (2021)
“The prophecy is upon us.” Following an excellent and gory opening grounding the mythos of Mortal Kombat with an origin story through line from beginning to end, the rest of the […]
The 2021 Academy Awards: Thoughts and Opinions
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: My gut tells me this one goes to Daniel Kauuya for a towering performance. But, his screen partner is nominated as well, and the […]
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
“There can’t be two alpha Titans.” Bigger, better, and more personal than any of the recently released Monsterverse movies, Godzilla vs. Kong is both a major improvement in this series […]
Thunder Force (2021)
“I am unbelievably bored.” I liked and admired the concept driving Thunder Force. After all, why can’t too middle aged women be gallant, imposing superheroes? The representation here really does […]
