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Men in Black: International Review – New Cast, Same Everything Else

Deirdre Crimmins — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:00:41 +0000

When it comes to the breadth of quality in cinema, there’s a classically shaped bell curve. That is to say, most films are just “fine.” Men in Black: International sits squarely in that population. The fourth in the sci-fi comedy series, Men in Black: International follows the formula that we’re used to seeing from the...

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Avengers: Endgame Review – Set and Match

Jason Gorber — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:00:40 +0000

For some 11 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been building up to this Endgame. From Iron Man in 2008 through to movies about interstellar pirates, ants and arachnids, Scandinavian gods, Eastern European killers, prestigiditational physicians, and many more, a veritable galaxy of characters has been summoned for this moment. The last Avengers film, Infinity...

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Bad Times at the El Royale Review: Not All Bad, But Not All Good Either

Deirdre Crimmins — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:00:51 +0000

After the clunker that was Hotel Artemis, it’s not unreasonable to feel that we’re owed a better hotel-themed movie in 2018. Bad Times at the El Royale is slightly more successful, but still comes a little short of greatness. The film begins with a shot framed squarely on a hotel room. A man checks in...

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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Review: The Dark Is Rising

Jason Gorber — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:00:30 +0000

It’s been a long ride bringing us to ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. A dozen or so films have served as puzzle pieces leading us here, with disparate characters from all over the galaxy uniting to confront the baddie of all baddies, Thanos. I’ll say straight up that for this non-obsessive (about this comic book stuff, at...

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’12 Strong’ Review: Pretty Weak

Philip Brown — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:00:59 +0000

‘American Sniper’ wasn’t a film that I was fond of at the time, but its legacy is something that I particularly dislike. Thanks to the success of Clint Eastwood’s rousing “kill all the evil brown people” war parable, Hollywood essentially revived the old-fashioned war propaganda picture. The latest is ’12 Strong’, a military epic that...

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SteelBook Alert: Between a Ragnarok and a Hard Place

Josh Zyber — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:00:54 +0000

It’s not my preference to post SteelBook announcements before final cover art has even been decided, but Marvel titles tend to sell out quickly once preorders open. Collectors would be wise to order as soon as they’re available. You can always cancel before release date if you don’t like it or a better option comes...

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‘Ghostbusters’ (2016) Review: I Ain’t ‘Fraid of No Trolls

Philip Brown — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:00:18 +0000

Honestly, how did we get to the point where a remake of ‘Ghostbusters’ is the most politicized movie of 2016? The female-led reboot is the most downvoted YouTube trailer of all time with a parade of fanboys wailing about ruined childhoods and major media outlets crying misogyny against anyone who holds such an opinion. It’s...

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‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ Review: A Contractual Obligation Masquerading As a Movie

Philip Brown — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:00:56 +0000

We all know that big-budget blockbusters are products that exist purely for commercial gain, but only a special few of these productions are so cynically and superficially produced as to be insulting. ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ is one of the most irritating examples of lazy blockbusterdom in recent memory. The movie is a ‘Snow White’...

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‘In the Heart of the Sea’ Review: Troubled Waters

Philip Brown — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:00:18 +0000

Some 3D movies would benefit from an alternative screening option that allows audiences to see a highlight reel of the set-pieces in IMAX for $10 instead of the entire film. The ‘Transformers’ movies certainly qualify, as did Robert Zemeckis’ unfortunate ‘The Walk’, and now Ron Howard’s ‘In the Heart of the Sea’. The whaling action...

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‘Vacation’ (2015) Review: Another Trip Down Holiday Road

Philip Brown — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:00:08 +0000

When the remake of ‘Vacation’ was first announced, the internet crashed under the weight of a collective groan. The original film and its Christmas sibling are undeniable comedy classics with an ideal combination of satirical wit, crowd-pleasing slapstick, and just enough family sentiment. It’s almost impossible to get that combination right, as ‘European Vacation’ and...

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40 Questions About ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ – Spoilers Within

Luke Hickman — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:00:10 +0000

Two years ago, I found myself in the sights of James Bond fans everywhere. While ‘Skyfall’ was becoming the highest-grossing entry in the long-running 007 franchise, I scratched my head wondering how something so obviously flawed could become beloved in the eyes of its fans. Now, with comic book fanboys raving about the greatness of...

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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Review: Fine Blockbustin’

Philip Brown — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:00:38 +0000

The biggest problem with ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ is simply that no movie could have possibly lived up to its expectations. 2012’s ‘The Avengers’ had the advantage of being the first movie to combine independent superhero franchises into a rock ’em, sock ’em team-up. The sequel had to not only follow the third most successful...

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