Horror films should follow in the steps of “It Follows”
One of the many things that doesn’t follow the horror genre is a decent reputation. However, with David Robert Mitchell’s new horror film, “It...
“Get Hard”: Another Will Ferrell movie
My patience with Will Ferrell is starting to wear thin. While I wouldn’t call him a stellar performer, he certainly has some acting range....
“Furious 7” goes into high gear
“Furious 7,” directed by James Wan (The Conjuring), defies the stigma that racing films have to be devoid of heart and sentiment. This film...
“Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” mediocre, but still charming
“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” is the aptly named sequel to the 2011 film, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” The first film tells...
Blomkamp fails to recreate “District 9” magic with “Chappie”
Director Neill Blomkamp is at it again, attempting to mix social commentary with science fiction in his latest movie “Chappie.” It seems very promising,...
“Unfinished Business”: More like unfinished script
What is Vince Vaughn still doing in movies? I mean, all that stuff he did in the early 2000s as part of the “frat...
“Focus” lacks focus
I’m sure that all of you reading this have come across the infamous “dress” picture that has been plastered all across social media since...
Don’t come back to watch “The Lazarus Effect”
Arriving straight from the gates of hell, “The Lazarus Effect” wreaks havoc on God-fearing fans of well-crafted horror films. In Blumhouse Productions’ new film,...
“Hot Tub Time Machine 2” so bad you’ll want to drown
January and February are often poor months for moviegoers: Big studios release tawdry films while most of the country is holed up in heavy...
“McFarland, USA” stumbles, but manages to keep pace
Sometimes, a film is so formulaic that it becomes terrible. It’s a heavy-handed, predictable mess that plucks on your heartstrings like the world’s least...