Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow has had to wait patiently – eight original character chapters along with Avengers ensemble films and other heroes introduced in between – for her turn. Now, it has finally arrived in her self-titled stand alone film. However, this human narrative story felt like it should have come much earlier.
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Justin Lin gets the franchise almost back on track with ‘Fast 9’
The Fast and the Furious franchise has gone through quite a journey over the past twenty years. From humble street-racing beginnings to bank heists to globe-trotting international adventures, this high-octane adrenaline rush led by franchise star, Vin Diesel, has been an entertaining fixture in the Hollywood action genre for many years. However, long running seriesContinue reading “Justin Lin gets the franchise almost back on track with ‘Fast 9’”
Movies Perfect for 4th of July
The Fourth of July. A time for cookouts, family/friends, and fireworks. If you are a cinema fan, it could be time to watch one of your favorite films before lighting up fireworks or sparklers in the night sky.
‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ successfully expands the terrifying world while keeping its heart.
The first film for my Summer season didn’t disappoint as John Krasinski brought audiences back to his post-apocalyptic, monster-infested world in A Quiet Place Part II.
‘Mortal Kombat’ is a few moves short of a flawless victory
The 2021 reboot gave us what 1995 was missing, but proved to be anything but flawless.
‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ only marginally lives up to its bloated hype.
A rushed process resulted in a messy continuity of individual films that culminated in 2017’s Justice League. The superhero ensemble film became a box-office bomb, but rumor grew of a cut with the original director’s vision out there. Fan support swelled to bring Snyder’s vision to viewing life.
‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ has enough charm left to give this teenage rom-com trilogy a heartwarming sendoff
In Always and Forever, life-altering decisions shape not only Lara Jean’s love life, but her future in a charming conclusion.
The first, red-band trailer for ‘Mortal Kombat’ brings new meaning to the term ‘Finish Him!’ with action and fatalities.
Last Thursday delivered the first Mortal Kombat trailer to preview what director Simon McQuoid and his cast were working on while fans of the best selling video game series waited with baited breath. And what we’re seeing is a brutal, bloody show.
Hide your family pets! Emma Stone is a little mad in first ‘Cruella’ trailer.
Now we’ve gotten our first trailer for Cruella and I can already see the amount of people looking to see if they can pull off two-tone hair.
‘Malcolm and Marie’ is not a love story, but an unsettling commentary on love.
Despite the beautiful black and white color palette, what I got was something entirely different.
