Of the films releasing early on Thursday, I decided to sidle into Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret first since I calculated that it might be the best time to check out the movie before an army of parents … Continue reading
I was concerned going into this film since my last Guy Ritchie experience was so very bad… and I’m just not a big fan of his arch hyperactive tough guy crime films. But I needn’t have worried since this is … Continue reading
Renfield is a fun but slight movie. So slight that it holds it back from greatness. It’s a meta action/horror/comedy hybrid that manages its various genres pretty well. The movie stars Nicholas Holt as Renfield, forever the familiar to the … Continue reading
I care not a wit for basketball, Michael Jordan, Nike, or sneaker sales so it was up to everyone in front of the camera and behind the scenes to make me care about these topics… and they succeeded. Air is, … Continue reading
About 84.4% better than I expected since I expected so little. Yet another squeaky clean prom-based teen romcom from Disney? But I gave it a chance and it was sweet and funny and both did – and did not – … Continue reading
Pathaan is an over-the-top Indian spy/action flick full of cool poses, slow-mo, crazy action, and all the explosions and dance numbers you might expect from Indian cinema. It’s technically part of a shared cinematic universe that includes War from 2019 … Continue reading
Blood stars Michelle Monaghan as a recently divorced woman hoping to retain custody of her children. When her younger child comes down with a sickness, she discovers he’s only cured through blood. She has to make some tough calls that … Continue reading
I’m afraid to admit that this Netflix flick crashed through my defenses and eventually – eventually – won me over. It’s a bit manipulative (call it drama, call it suspense) but it’s such a winning, good-natured film that I have … Continue reading
Based on the recommendation from the manager at my local Barnes ‘n Noble, I finished the book The Stories Life of A.J. Fikry and jumped immediately into the film. Wasn’t a highly rated movie but I very much enjoyed the … Continue reading
Infinity Pool is a bit of an uneven film that I’m ultimately coming down positive on, certainly more so than I thought I was during its second act. It’s third act – and especially it’s ending – really feeds my … Continue reading