Long live the Avengers. For this review, I felt compelled to start off by honoring these comic-book heroes that have touched the lives of millions of fans around the world, both new and old. Since 2008, Marvel Studios has been on a superhero odyssey; creating memorable moments, whole standalone franchises and bringing the comic booksContinue reading “Marvel Studios pulls out all the stops in a spectacular superhero epic with ‘Avengers: Endgame’”
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Don’t mistake ‘Us’ for a horror movie
The first three months of the year as usually prime pickings for a horror movie as fans pack theaters ready for jump scares. Jordan Peele made a name for himself in his directorial debut film, Get Out. But could his follow-up, Us, dodge the sophomore slump for early directors? I will say this: Don’t mistakeContinue reading “Don’t mistake ‘Us’ for a horror movie”
A twist on the original formula makes ‘Happy Death Day 2 U’ an enjoyable follow-up.
When Blumhouse’s Happy Death Day hit theaters two weeks before Halloween in 2017, I didn’t know what to expect from it. I saw it as a slasher version of Bill Murray’s 1993 comedy classic Groundhog Day – minus Bill Murray, of course. What it did have though was a new actress, Jessica Rothe, who put in a starmaking performance.Continue reading “A twist on the original formula makes ‘Happy Death Day 2 U’ an enjoyable follow-up.”
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ spins a web for the perfect Spider-Man film.
The first Spider-Man film debuted in 2002. Since then, we’ve had seven feature films about Marvel’s webslinger. Out of all of them, this is the first in the series since Spider-Man 2 that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Spider-Verse begins like all the others: the tragic origin story of Peter Parker. But we get hit with aContinue reading “‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ spins a web for the perfect Spider-Man film.”
‘Creed II’ pulls off the rare upset as an effective sequel
The Rocky franchise spans nearly forty years with eight films. Shocking, I know. When it comes to a boxing movie, most don’t get a sequel; much lass spawn other sequels and a spinoff. When you thought that every corner of this universe had been excavated for narrative gold, Creed II shows that there are stillContinue reading “‘Creed II’ pulls off the rare upset as an effective sequel”
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.
‘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”
‘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.”
One Scene at A Time 