I found Through My Window to be a perfectly good version of one of these: a straight forward romance film. Not a romantic comedy but a blunt, forthright torrid romance. Unapologetically a romance. The film stars a cute newcomer (Clara … Continue reading
In my 2017 review of Murder on the Orient Express, I said that its somber, depressing mood is what tipped it into very good territory. Something about the emotional impact feels thoroughly modern for something based on a book from … Continue reading
I hate to tell an ambitious movie to pick a lane… but, seriously, this movie needs to pick a lane. The movie starts with one set of disturbing behavior and ends with a whole new bunch of freaky weirdness. Is … Continue reading
The Tiger Rising is a pretty decent little family drama that shares some DNA (but not the heart-wrenching agony) of My Girl and Bridge to Terabithia. It has, at its heart, a nice conundrum for its kids but it really … Continue reading
No real point for me to actually review Jackass Forever. The fact is, I’m not a fan of the series or films. Not my stick-in-the-mud, party-pooping sense of humor. Not a big fan of practical jokes or these kinds of … Continue reading
This is a pretty simple romantic comedy that I – as a human grump factory – found really sweet and endearing. I may get kicked out of the club for this one, but I chuckled and I awwed at the … Continue reading
What I was most impressed with by A Hero is that the hero in question didn’t stop a robbery, prevent a terrorist bombing, or save the president. He just decided to return a handbag full of money. But that’s enough… … Continue reading
That popping sound you hear is the collective brains of scientists and NASA officials exploding at once. This is a remarkably dumb movie – ridiculous and stupid on a monumental level. Not to be taken seriously, not to be taken … Continue reading
The Long Night is about a mostly unlikable married couple who show up at a southern country home. And wouldn’t you know it – next thing you know they are “surrounded” by a handful of skull-mask wearin’ cultists up to … Continue reading
Another documentary about unexpected PBS celebrities… you got your Bob Ross docs, your Mr. Rogers docs, your Sesame Street docs, and now a Julia Child doc. Who’s next? Dr. Ruth? I’m blushing already. This Julia Child doc is interesting but … Continue reading