Long live Michael Myers! Forget what you know about the Halloween sequels, or just wipe your browser history, to forget the other franchise entries that came in between. This meta-sequel to the 1978 horror classic returns the story to its core and fun as hell… And well worth the long wait.
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Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling rocket the start of the Oscar Race in ‘First Man’
We all know how the formula works for a movie looking to enter the Oscar Race. If it works, why mess with it? Damien Chazelle followed the same formula in First Man that earned him multiple nominations with La La Land. With this movie, the young director is looking for a different result come OscarsContinue reading “Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling rocket the start of the Oscar Race in ‘First Man’”
Solid Performances from Cooper and Gaga dazzle in ‘A Star Is Born’
I know, I know. We’re all tired of remakes but it seems like Hollywood wants to keep churning them out. While some remakes don’t translate well to current times, some have messages or a story that is universal. A story about someone pursuing their dreams never gets old. In this third remake of the originalContinue reading “Solid Performances from Cooper and Gaga dazzle in ‘A Star Is Born’”
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a shiny rom-com with a cast that’s long overdue
We all remember how it was when Black Panther was released earlier this year. Having an all-Black cast and putting minorities into the spotlight in a major genre. That momentum was transferred into the romantic comedy genre as Asians opened some expensive doors inside their crazy world. And it was a glossy, globe-trotting good time.
‘A Simple Favor’ is a twisty thriller threaded with dark humor
There aren’t many movies that come out in September that are interesting or receive high praise from critics. But there are those surprises that come up. Based on the Darcey Bell novel of the same name, A Simple Favor has as many curves as a country back road. Part Gone Girl, park Hitchcock, this movie isContinue reading “‘A Simple Favor’ is a twisty thriller threaded with dark humor”
‘BlacKkKlansman’ is chilling and reveals how little things have changed.
For the past thirty years, Spike Lee films have been anything but subtle. While some movies touch on sensitive subjects such as racism, race relations, and other political issues with honest delicacy, Lee strikes with a hammer. Lee’s latest joint, BlacKkKlansman, might be set four decades ago but its passionate message couldn’t be any moreContinue reading “‘BlacKkKlansman’ is chilling and reveals how little things have changed.”
‘Eighth Grade’ shines with heartwarming, heartbreaking, and awkward honesty
Who really remembers eighth grade? Sometimes, the question should be: who really wants to? The weird period between pre-teen and teenager, going through a gauntlet of changes and hoping you’ll survive, and trying so hard to fit in as you prepare to move on to ninth grade. As you go through adult life, sometimes youContinue reading “‘Eighth Grade’ shines with heartwarming, heartbreaking, and awkward honesty”
‘Mission: Impossible: Fallout’ continues to reach for the impossible with success in franchise’s sixth entry
When a franchise reaches a sixth film, a property usually finds itself at a crossroads: adapt or continue to rely on faithful tactics with the possibility of waning box office numbers. Franchises such as The Fast and the Furious learned to adapt by adding elements while keeping the core of what made it great. For Mission: ImpossibleContinue reading “‘Mission: Impossible: Fallout’ continues to reach for the impossible with success in franchise’s sixth entry”
‘The Equalizer 2’ delivers nothing new and that’s okay.
No one knew what to expect from 2014’s The Equalizer, banking on Denzel Washington’s charisma and rejoining director Antoine Fuqua. The film was a quiet hit, earning $200 million for Sony. So it was surprising to hear the studio green light a sequel, planning its release during the prime time of summer blockbuster season. What’s alsoContinue reading “‘The Equalizer 2’ delivers nothing new and that’s okay.”
Why So Serious: ‘The Dark Knight’ celebrates 10 years
There is no limit to the praise that can be given to The Dark Knight Trilogy. Out of the three, it goes without saying that The Dark Knight is the best film. In honor of the film’s 10th anniversary, I decided to revisit Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece to see if I felt any differently about the film afterContinue reading “Why So Serious: ‘The Dark Knight’ celebrates 10 years”
One Scene at A Time 