It’s a crime, nay a sin, that this movie doesn’t get to be called An 8-Bit Christmas Story. The DNA of A Christmas Story surely (in a totally legally distinct way) inspired and influenced this charming, if flawed, fun nostalgic … Continue reading
When this movie stars and I see BuzzFeed Studios in the opening credits, I thought… “Curious…” and then a little “Uh oh”. Not that I hate BuzzFeed… but it’s got a style and a mood that doesn’t care if you … Continue reading
Double Walker is a new dreamlike supernatural film about a little girl who dies and comes back to haunt the living as a pale young woman. She may or may not have made a deal with mysterious figures who asked … Continue reading
Love Hard is a fluffy little Christmas romantic comedy that somehow marginally exceeded my expectations. Not by a lot, but enough for me not to sneer in superior cynicism at my Netflix screen. And that’s a win for the flick. … Continue reading
As a general rule, I liked most Wes Anderson movies and, furthermore, I like his vibe even if, on occasion, I don’t like his stories. And that’s true with The French Dispatch… it oozes his distant, arch narrative style and … Continue reading
Michael Cane and Aubrey Plaza are two actors I like but never thought about starring in the same film. And when I saw them pop up in this, I thought it was a perfect match. It just made sense. Though … Continue reading
Vacation Friends stars Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji as an in-control couple on vacation at a Mexican resort. They run into an irrepressible and excitable and extra x 5 couple played by John Cena and Meredith Hagner. They are … Continue reading
Ride the Eagle is an odd film. It’s maybe meant to be a life-affirming journey of self-discovery but holds that concept at a distance. Yet it also has some of the best romantic chemistry on screen in a while… between … Continue reading
What can I say to defend myself? I liked this fluffy-headed ninny of a movie. I was rather surprised by how charming and breezy it was. I’m not much of a fan of the original She’s All That, but a … Continue reading
I rather liked the first Don’t Breath film but never thought there was a need for a sequel. But here we are. And it’s not a complete disaster… though perhaps it makes some story decisions that some might find… controversial. … Continue reading