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”
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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”
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is a dazzling comic-book spectacle a decade in the making
18 movies. 10 years. After much build-up, pre-release hype, and social-media speculation and guessing games along with every small superhero collaborations and victory, the time finally arrived. Marvel Studios brought all of their heroes together – and they did mean “all” – for a battle for the fate of the universe. A movie that hasContinue reading “‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is a dazzling comic-book spectacle a decade in the making”
Alicia Vikander brings grounded story to life in ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot
We all remember Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, right? Back in 2001, Angelina Jolie fulfilled the dream casting of fans by becoming the live action realization of the video game heroine. While this movie is beloved by a very select few, Warner Bros. decided to capitalize on the resurgence of the Tomb Raider series and update the franchiseContinue reading “Alicia Vikander brings grounded story to life in ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot”
Jennifer Lawrence’s weapons of espionage and seduction defend a lukewarm ‘Red Sparrow’
American democracy is under siege from our old foe once again, putting the world in a sequel to the Cold War. If there was a movie that has come at the right time, it would be Red Sparrow. If only it was a better movie that I could talk about after it was over.
‘Game Night’ is an entertaining take on the murder mystery with guaranteed laughs.
While films like Black Panther rule the box office, there are other movies that have released that you should notice. One such film takes a social get-together that takes place in bars and family living rooms to a whole new level. With the help of comedic veterans like Jason Bateman and newcomers to the bigContinue reading “‘Game Night’ is an entertaining take on the murder mystery with guaranteed laughs.”
Liam Nesson’s action thriller rehash makes ‘The Commuter’ a thrilling ride.
Since 2008’s surprise action thriller, Taken, Liam Nesson has been the Hollywood go-to person for the basic, hour and forty-five minute action thriller. Grounded in realism with relatable, blue-collar characters, each one finds themselves in fantastical situations that we, as an audience, secretly wish for to escape our lives for that amount of time. However,Continue reading “Liam Nesson’s action thriller rehash makes ‘The Commuter’ a thrilling ride.”
One Scene at A Time 