Fresh off possibly their best film in years and an increasingly rare original film at that, it was time for Pixar to return to the warm comfort zone of sequels to beloved properties. But this time it was different, for not only … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Incredibles 2
When people point to critic ratings scaring away audiences from certain films, I am quick to point out how many films I wouldn’t have ared see if it wasn’t for their reputation. A couple weeks ago we took a look at … Continue reading Movie Reviews: First Reformed (2018)
Well after one great future set sci-fi action film, the world was indicating that the time was right for the other prominent future set sci-fi action film to be watched. While Upgrade had a bit of John Wick in the feel of the … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Hotel Artemis (2018)
The ability to upgrade our pathetic meat popsicle bodies has long been an important goal of science and consequently sci-fi has also sought to reflect this desire. I know it sure is one that is frequently on my mind as … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Upgrade (2018)
In my past three reviews, I’ve now violated the three basic things you don’t talk about, politics, religion, and worst of all nerd properties. The religion at the center of today’s film is Judaism or more specifically, a branch of … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Disobedience (2018)
There was a time when the newest Star Wars film would have been the biggest release of the year, and yet, it isn’t even the biggest (or second biggest) film of the first half of this year released by Disney. Partly, it’s … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
I don’t review many documentaries here for a number of reasons. It’s hard to argue most of them are the most cinematic of art forms and as such are frequently shunted down on my list of films to see. Also, … Continue reading Movie Reviews: RBG (2018)
I was never much into the X-Men growing up, preferring instead the many other superhero programming that came out in the 90s and eventually the 00s. I also can’t speak with any authority here as a comics guy as my … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Deadpool 2 (2018)
Sure, this review would have been thematically more relevant, a few days ago, but it’s never too late to honor mothers. On that subject, we have the latest collaboration of director Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody. After breaking out with … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Tully (2018)
Calling Avengers: Infinity War the biggest film of 2018 still somehow feels like an understatement and yet here we are. It’s the nineteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (not counting all the TV shows, short films, and web series) which a … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
With a collection of well-reviewed films that I have minimal to no interest in out in theaters, choosing which one to see next becomes a tossup, and in this scenario, tie goes to the film guaranteed to infuriated tossers. While … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Ready Player One (2018)
My last review was for a film may have been burdened with the expectations of its acclaimed director but it did have an easy in for discussing their prior work since Isle of Dogs is very recognizably a Wes Anderson joint. … Continue reading Movie Reviews: A Quiet Place (2018)
There are quite a few directors who are event draws in and of themselves, but few of them have such a recognizable style as Wes Anderson. Like say Quentin Tarantino, his work is unmistakable instantaneously either by script or by … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Isle of Dogs (2018)
While it is unlikely many of you have noticed a dearth of reviews lately, my body has decided to continue its yearlong revolt against me and despite seeing this over a week ago, I just haven’t been able to motivate … Continue reading Movie Reviews: The Death of Stalin (2017)
One more Best Foreign Language Film nominee down and one step closer to putting this whole Oscar business behind us. Today’s film comes to us from Russia and director Andrey Zvyagintsev whose last film Leviathan was the last Russian film nominated in … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Loveless (Nelyubov) (2017)
I’ve talked a lot in the past about the wave of indie horror films that have come to dominate that genre, but the essential aspects of those films aren’t necessarily restricted to horror. While the slow pace, long and beautiful … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Thoroughbreds (2017)
My celebrating over the end of Oscar season was perhaps premature as now is the time for one last category of films to stagger out a few which have been largely unreleased in the US, the category of Best Foreign Language … Continue reading Movie Reviews: A Fantastic Woman (2017)
I’ve complained in the past about the general lack of quality (or at least appeal to me) in mainstream feature animation outside of a few reliable players, but it’s important to remember that there are still companies doing good work. … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Early Man (2018)
Winners will be bolded as they are announced. Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water Christopher Plummer, All the Money in the World Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards … Continue reading Academy Award Live Thread
I already took a look at the animated and live action nominees for Best Short Film at this weekend’s Academy Awards so let’s finish it up with those in the category of Best Documentary (Short Subject). Unlike those which I was able … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Oscar Nominated Shorts – Documentary (2018)
Well, it’s finally over. With the Oscars days out, I have finally gotten to the last of the nominees for Best Picture. There’s still a number of nominees in other categories I’ll try to get to beforehand, but the most … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Phantom Thread (2017)
