“Deadpool 2” learns from past mistakes, making for an enjoyable, over-the-top thrillride
I’ll be honest: Going into “Deadpool 2,” I wasn’t expecting much. I was extremely excited going into the first one two years ago, and was thoroughly disappointed. My expectations of a smart, two-hour, tongue-in-cheek,...
Who knew James Bond could make me fall asleep
It’s strange to expect much from a character like James Bond. From him, you’d expect less of the psychological grittiness that pervades the recent Batman movies and more of just, well, James Bond: a...
“Dumb and Dumber To”: Not Enough Dumb Fun
Before we begin, I would like to touch briefly on the subject of sequels. As we all know, Hollywood has been putting out sequels with surprising regularity. A good sequel is supposed to use...
“The Sun is Also a Star” is a cheesy young adult flick that remains...
“The Sun is Also a Star,” the movie adaptation of the young adult (YA) novel by the same name, features “Grown-ish” star Yara Shahidi and newcomer Charles Melton in a nauseating romantic drama. The...
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ falls just short of its predecessors but manages to make...
The “Magic Mike” film series made its final, long-awaited return to the big screen with “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” on Feb. 10th. Initially set to be released via streaming on HBO Max, Warner Bros....
“Logan” boldly bids Marvel icon farewell
Calling “Logan” a superhero film betrays its most human elements. The title alone distinguishes itself as a more grounded, matured tale of a man with a looming past seeking to catch up to him....
“Black Panther” is a superhero movie with heart
Shuri is a lot like most younger siblings: Her most defining feature is her spunk — she’s unwilling (or perhaps unable) to engage in conversation with her older brother without throwing in a joke...
Good intentions can’t salvage how ugly “I Feel Pretty” is
Love or hate her, Amy Schumer’s ascent to comedy stardom should come as no surprise to anyone. The brand of self-deprecatory stand-up comedy she has become recognized for, which has always paralleled her male...
“The Quiet Ones” falls victim to usual horror cliches
I couldn't wait to see “The Quiet Ones” when I saw that it was coming from Hammer Film Productions. This year has been less than fulfilling for horror film fanatics, but knowing that you...
Movies to look forward to in 2024
There are plenty of new movies coming out in 2024 to look forward to. Ranging from sci-fi to musicals, 2024 is filled with films that will make audiences eager to watch in the cinema....