‘Venom’ Movie Review
There were no real expectations going in to see Venom. Having seen only one trailer, there wasn’t much to go on besides the fact that it was a story divorced…
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‘The Oath’ Movie Review
Written and directed by Ike Barinholtz, The Oath is a satirical political comedy that hits a bit too close to home, while also managing to go over-the-top in its spectacle.…
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Review: Lots of Dinosaurs and Not Much Else
J.A. Bayona (A Monster Calls) is no stranger to directing monster movies, or movies with monsters in them, perceived or otherwise. Taking the reins from Colin Trevorrow, who directed Jurassic…
‘How to Talk to Girls at Parties’ Movie Review
How to Talk to Girls at Parties, based on the short story by Neil Gaiman, is a unique (for lack of a better term), but bizarre, film. Its title is…
‘On Chesil Beach’ Movie Review
Adapted from the novel by Ian McEwan, On Chesil Beach is another film that tells the tale of a couple essentially doomed. The film, directed by Dominic Cooke, never reaches…
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Movie Review
For all the behind-the-scenes changes–from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller being replaced by Ron Howard to script changes–it’s a miracle Solo: A Star Wars Story ended up faring well.…
Movie Review: Ready Player One is Packed with References & Nostalgia
Ready Player One manages to put combine fanboy fantasies with nostalgia on shameless display. The visuals are beautiful, but still don’t distract from the lack of a message regarding our…
Flower Movie Review: Zoey Deutch’s Performance Greater Than Film
There are many films where the performances are greater than the story itself and, unfortunately, Flower is one of these films. Directed by Max Winkler, with a script by Max McAulay,…
Love, Simon Movie Review: A Heartwarming and Needed Teen Romance
Love, Simon had a lot of people talking, even prior to its release. There were many questions media and audiences were asking, but one of the most prevalent ones was:…
A Wrinkle in Time Movie Review: Visually Beautiful and Touching
Bringing A Wrinkle in Time to life on the big screen is no easy task. Director Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th) takes on the challenge though. While the film is far…