During the summer movie season, it’s a risk to bring out something original among a long list of sequels, remakes, and superhero films. Most likely, that film will get lost in the shuffle and be mentioned underneath the blockbusters of the season. Bay Area rapper-turned-writer/director Boots Riley made his wildly infectious science fiction comedy Sorry toContinue reading “‘Sorry to Bother You’ is a refreshingly original film; full of ambition, laughs, and getting by.”
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Light ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’ a welcome breather as the MCU’s 20th film.
Everyone remember Avengers: Infinity War? The culmination of the first 10 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that was paced with amazing action sets, high stakes, and ripped out the hearts of fans all over the world by the time the end credits rolled. But we missed out on one of the more entertaining Avengers.WhereContinue reading “Light ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’ a welcome breather as the MCU’s 20th film.”
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is an entertaining mixed bag of a film.
This month is a huge one of the Jurassic Park cinematic franchise as the first film celebrates its 25th anniversary. The work of late author, Michael Crichton, was adapted by Steven Spielberg and released in 1993. Filled with dinosaur chases (included a T-Rex chasing a Jeep), raptor hunts and other thrills, the film actually askedContinue reading “‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is an entertaining mixed bag of a film.”
‘Incredibles 2’ is worth the 14 year wait
In 2004, Disney/Pixar kicked off their own superhero story with the animated classic, The Incredibles. The 1960’s retro style animated film had it all: colorful, relatable characters, wonderful storytelling, and a Silver-Age Fantastic Four–style and family message that everyone, no matter the age, could relate to. After that, fans who grew up watching the first one eagerly anticipatedContinue reading “‘Incredibles 2’ is worth the 14 year wait”
Friendship, fun, and gut-busting laughs run together in entertaining ‘Tag’
Remember when you and your friends used to ride bikes and run around outside? When adventure was found outside on your pedals or the words ‘You’re It!’ evoked feelings of excitement to find the next person you are going to touch and make them the chaser? As an adult, those days seem long gone, replacedContinue reading “Friendship, fun, and gut-busting laughs run together in entertaining ‘Tag’”
The girls have fun in this summer’s glossy heist ‘Ocean’s 8’
The George Clooney-led ensemble Ocean’s movies came out around a time that I didn’t really appreciate them. Upon revisiting them a few months ago through Netflix earlier this year, I finally figured out the hype. Sandra Bullock’s grand heist film might not measure up to the predecessors, but the summer movie season is perfect forContinue reading “The girls have fun in this summer’s glossy heist ‘Ocean’s 8’”
A motley crew and bloody thrills makes for entertaining stay in ‘Hotel Artemis’
If you’ve looked at the trailer for Hotel Artemis, you get the basis of what this film will be about. With an all-star cast, they can make a basic movie plot look entertaining. You can check out if you want, but you can’t exactly leave. So strap in for 90-plus minute bloody B-movie style flick.
‘Upgrade’ is a thrilling, cyberpunk story, opening a larger tech discussion
If you haven’t heard of Blumhouse Productions, you might want to catch up with them now. While the private production company has been producing low-budget horror films since 2009 with Paranormal Activity. In the last few years, the company has gained more mainstream attention with films such as The Purge, Insidious, Split, and the Oscar-nominated Get Out. Among theContinue reading “‘Upgrade’ is a thrilling, cyberpunk story, opening a larger tech discussion”
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: A fun and fast-paced space adventure despite the flaws.
Ever since Walt Disney Studios acquired Lucasfilm, they have successfully rejuvenated the franchise with a trilogy that continues the original story; introducing fans to new characters along with the heroes we grew up with. With that success, the mass media conglomerate decided to fill in some gaps in the galaxy far, far away with StarContinue reading “‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: A fun and fast-paced space adventure despite the flaws.”
‘Deadpool 2’ is another breath of comedic fresh air in the superhero genre.
Over the last few years since the superhero movie genre has taken off, the films have become diversified as far as adding different elements for the world-saving good guys. From the bank heist twists of Ant-Man to the buddy cop addition to Thor: Ragnarok, the range of superhero films is ever expanding. But there isContinue reading “‘Deadpool 2’ is another breath of comedic fresh air in the superhero genre.”
One Scene at A Time 