Mortdecai: At least it isn’t a Burton/Depp Movie
Remember when Johnny Depp used to be cool? I do, back in the magical time known as the late ‘90s that we all view with the rose-tinted lenses of nostalgia. I remember, living in...
“Paddington”: England and Whimsy
It was somewhere between the dream sequence about losing touch with your inner child and the “hilarious” scene involving the protagonists’ clumsy first-time attempt to use cellophane tape that I realized that “Paddington” wasn’t...
Aside from the pecs of a god, Thor can’t redeem “Blackhat”
Director Michael Mann’s latest movie has come out, with promises that the former hand behind “Heat” would be able to spice up Hollywood with a new crime thriller (I tried very hard to avoid...
“American Sniper” not Clint Eastwood’s best, but still nicely done
Known for opening discussion on masculinity from his Westerns to war films, Clint Eastwood continues this discussion in his recent film “American Sniper,” a biopic focused on Chris Kyle or “the most lethal sniper...
“Taken 3” needs to be taken outside and shot
For those worried about Ebola or military action by ISIS, I have good news. The actual threat to American lives is Irish actor Liam Neeson, who rampages his way through Los Angeles in “Taken...
“Inherent Vice” artfully captures mania, confusion of its time
It’s a simple story.
Doc Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix) is visited by ex-girlfriend Shasta (Katherine Waterston), who is being coerced by her real estate mogul lover Mickey Wolfman’s (Eric Roberts) wife (Serena Scott Thomas) and her...
Broken pacing tarnishes “Unbroken”
Going into the theater with limited knowledge on the subject of the film, you might expect the typical World War II movie here, full of camaraderie between soldiers and intense dogfights fought overseas. If...
“Secret of the Tomb” stretches tired concept
In another installment no one saw coming or particularly demanded, “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” seems to be the final movie in the franchise. The premise that’s given in this movie...
“The Woman in Black 2”: Another forgettable horror sequel
If you are an Internet-savvy youngster, then you’ve probably come across what is known as a “screamer.” Your friends showed you a video or had you play a flash game that was seemingly innocent...
“The Babadook” reads as best horror movie this year
“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of The Babadook.”
With little to no major marketing this horror film has flown under the radar of many moviegoers. “The...