“Thor: The Dark World” Review
Let’s face it: We all love comic book movies. Whether it’s the heroism, big-budget fight scenes or the humorous antics, movies based off comic books offer something for the kid inside all of us....
“Cloud Atlas” Review
Considering the vastness and intricacies of David Mitchell’s novel, turning “Cloud Atlas” into a movie took considerable work and strategy to make it connect with the audience and required top-notch actors. In short, “Cloud...
‘Mother’s Day’ is closer to a parody than a comedy
I walked into “Mother’s Day” expecting a two-hour soap opera, which was a little true, but there were also some unexpected aspects. The refreshing components were the acting and the high level of diverse...
There are few faults in “The Fault in Our Stars”
When I walked out of “The Fault in our Stars,” my thoughts were stars I couldn’t fathom into constellations. Just kidding. I was bawling too hard to make smarmy allusions to the best-selling novel...
Masterfully directed, “It Comes At Night” is a fever dream of paranoid fear
The most effective type of horror flick is one which understands the various manifestations of fear. It can manifest in various forms, be it through explicit encounters with monstrous killers or subtle cinematic trickery...
“Winter’s Tale” Review
From “The Notebook” to “Sweet Home Alabama,” romance films have always been predictable. The romance is the same, the pursuit is the same and the lovers always seem to have the same personality. Nothing...
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...
“Project X” Movie Review
Already slammed by critics, Nima Nourizadeh's directorial debut is garnering negative reviews across the nation. Toted as being a complete waste of a film that only focuses on booze, boobs and amoral debauchery, “Project...
“Rush” Movie Review
Director Ron Howard’s newest film, “Rush,” garnered hype for the better part of the past year as fans eagerly awaited to be immersed in riveting controversy and a lot of fast cars. Howard’s film...
“Moonlight” is the best film of 2016
“What’s a faggot? Am I a faggot? How do I know?” Berry Jenkin’s “Moonlight,” based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” is a beautiful contemplation on the excruciating and...